Kehls Animal Print Upholstery Fabrics: The Wild & Lavish Winter Collection

This Month, Kehls Goes Wild!

Animal print has found its place in the serious interior — and this winter, Kehls animal print upholstery fabrics have the fabric to prove it.

Two new fabrics from Kehls — and a good reason to be brave with upholstery this winter. Kehls animal print upholstery fabrics have found their place in the serious interior — and this winter, Kehls has the fabric to prove it.

The colder weather changes the way a home feels — evenings arrive earlier, light softens, and the spaces people live in become slower, warmer, and more personal. It is the season for layered textures, deep colours, and the kind of fabrics that make a room feel lived in. And sometimes, it is the season to be a little braver.

This June, Kehls introduces two new fabrics designed for exactly that mood. Wild is a woven leopard-print tapestry available in four distinctive colourways — bold enough to make a statement, yet surprisingly versatile in a space. Lavish is the opposite kind of indulgence: an ultra-soft chenille in eight rich shades that instantly makes one want to sink into the nearest sofa.

Different in personality, but effortless together, these are the fabrics that make winter interiors feel layered, expressive, and undeniably comfortable.

Wild — Leopard Print Tapestry

Leopard print used to come with a warning label. Too bold. Too loud. Too much. It was the fabric equivalent of a risk — something introduced cautiously through a single cushion or occasional chair, while the rest of the room stayed safely neutral.

But interiors have changed. Homes feel more personal now, less staged and far more layered. Designers around the world are embracing animal print not as a statement, but as a texture — something warm, timeless, and surprisingly versatile. And that is exactly where Wild comes in.

Wild has all the character of a classic leopard print, but none of the intimidation. In the right space, it behaves the way a neutral does: grounding a room, adding warmth, and bringing depth to plain upholstery palettes. The difference is that it does it with far more personality than beige or linen ever could.

What truly sets Wild apart, though, is the way it is made. This is not a flat printed fabric where the pattern sits on the surface. Wild is a woven tapestry, meaning the design is worked directly into the fabric itself. The rosettes have depth and texture, giving the fabric a richness that immediately feels more considered and luxurious. It has weight in the hand, sits beautifully on upholstery, and brings structure to everything from occasional chairs to headboards.

And because it is woven rather than printed, it is made for real living too — durable, forgiving, and far easier to maintain in everyday spaces where beautiful furniture is meant to be used.

Ways to Go Wild:

• Dining chairs. Dramatic up close, quiet from a distance. Paired with an oak table and linen napkins, it looks completely intentional.
• A headboard. Adds depth to a neutral bedroom without competing with white or linen bedding. Understated and elegant.
• Classic on an accent chair or ottoman. Let it be the room’s focal point and keep everything else calm around it. A distinctly South African combination in this collection.
• Scatter cushions. The gentlest introduction to animal print. Sits beautifully with Lavish chenille in any of the neutral colourways.

Lavish — Super Soft Chenille

Some fabrics catch the eye. Lavish makes one want to stay a little longer.

The moment people touch this chenille, they understand it. Soft, textured, and beautifully weighted, Lavish has the kind of finish that instantly makes a space feel warmer and more inviting. The subtle looped surface catches the light softly, adding depth and texture without overwhelming a room.

Available in eight versatile colourways, the range moves effortlessly from warm neutrals to deeper, moodier tones. Off-White and Linen bring softness and calm, while Silver and Mid Grey offer the kind of versatility that works almost anywhere. Olive and Navy add richness and depth, Chocolate creates warmth, and Mauve introduces a softer, more unexpected edge to the palette.

What makes Lavish especially easy to work with is the consistency across the range. Every colourway has the same luxurious softness and weight, making it simple to layer tones together across sofas, cushions, headboards, and occasional chairs.

It is comfortable, versatile, and quietly luxurious — the kind of fabric that makes a home feel lived in, relaxed, and considered all at once.

Wild and Lavish Together

The two ranges feel as though they were designed for the same room from the beginning. Wild brings the pattern, movement, and personality; Lavish brings softness, depth, and calm — the pattern needing the plain, the plain needing the print. Together, they create interiors that feel layered, warm, and completely lived in.

Some pairings feel instinctive. Wild in Classic paired with a soft flax-toned chenille is one of them: warm, sun-baked, and rich with the earthy tones of the Karoo. A warm neutral sofa layered with Wild Classic scatter cushions and finished with a deep chocolate-brown throw creates a space that feels unmistakably South African — relaxed, textured, and deeply inviting.

For something moodier, Wild in Onyx alongside Lavish in Navy and Silver creates a striking, almost monochrome palette. Graphic without feeling cold, it is the kind of combination that suits confident contemporary interiors or hospitality spaces designed to leave an impression the moment one walks in.

And for the most versatile interpretation of the collection, Wild in Greige paired with Lavish in Off-White, Silver, or Mid Grey offers a softer, more understated approach. Neutral enough for the most colour-cautious client but layered enough to still feel considered and designed.

Together, Wild and Lavish remove the hesitation that often comes with decorating. This collection is not about choosing between bold and neutral — it is about allowing the two to work in conversation. The result is a home that feels warmer, more tactile, and far more personal during the season when comfort matters most.

Visit Kehls this June

Some things really do need to be felt before they are chosen. Visitors are invited to experience Kehls this June, run their hands over Lavish’s chenille, hold Wild up to the light, and let the fabric do the talking.

Wild and Lavish are available now across all three branches. Their teams can assist with trade quantities, cutting orders, colour matching, and free samples.

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