Have you ever decorated with mohair? Chances are you have, even if you didn't know it at the time. The luxurious fabric/yarn is made from the hair of the Angora goat and is known for its durability and luster. It takes kindly to dye and doesn't feel itchy or scratchy on the skin. It's also more expensive than standard wool because it is more difficult to produce and harvest; think of it as similar to cashmere or Angora.
Long story short, mohair is one of the big interior design trends right now. And interior designer Jake Arnold could very well be its biggest fan. 'I really love incorporating mohair into our projects because it creates depth and warmth while also being extremely hard-wearing,' the celebrated interiors maven wrote below six gorgeous pictures of mohair daybeds and couches in a recent Instagram post.
It's easy to see why he loves it. Mohair 'adds a touch of elegance and texture' to a design scheme, says Alice Moszczynski, interior designer at Planner 5D. 'I find it helps elevate the overall look of the piece it is used on.'
When designing with mohair, 'I like to go big or go home,' Alice tells me: 'I love a good sofa in mohair. If you don’t want to commit to a full sofa or chair in mohair which I love, I would consider adding pillows.' Designer Michelle Iapicco, designer at Iapicco Design Studio, likes to keep things a bit more subtle, however: 'I prefer to use mohair as an accent, such as a throw pillow, cozy throw blanket, or even a super soft and luxe accent chair,' she counters.
Whichever you choose, there is undoubtedly no shortage of chic and luxurious options for those looking to experiment with mohair. And off the back of Jake's post, I've taken it upon myself to hunt down a few of those pieces and round them up below. Happy shopping!
Mohair shopping for your hair
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Price: $63
Was: $79
If real mohair isn't in your budget, faux mohair is the next best thing. Of course, Pottery Barn is coming in clutch here.
Price: $98
Toss this faux mohair cover over a pillow from Walmart or TJ Maxx and you have yourself the perfect crime. I won't tell if you won't.
Price: $310
This checked mohair-blend throw would work excellently in a rustic design scheme or cozy cabin, where darker colors and old-school patterns thrive.
Price: $69.90
It might not be exact mohair, but these luxurious pillow cover from Quince would certainly get the job done for less.
Price: $190
Loving the two-toned look of this luxurious mohair pillow. Not only was it made in Spain, but the pillowcase was crafted using a manual weaving process with roots in 15-century tradition.
Price: $468 (20% off with code SALE)
Given its soft feel, mohair really does make for the perfect throw. Try for something a bit more springy but nonetheless warm with this lovely Serena and Lily option (and don't forget the sale code!)
Price: $1495
Maiden Home is full of mohair-covered decor right now, so I simply had to shoutout this simple but playful ottoman for its amber-colored mohair and timeless design.
Price: $499
From interior designer Athena Calderone comes the Ceremonie dining chair, a contemporary piece upholstered in basil green faux mohair velvet. Chef's kiss.
Price: $229
I've been eyeing this berry-toned mohair throw from Schoolhouse for months now. It's the perfect colorful accent, screams coziness, and looks quite soft to boot.
Price: $5675
Though admittedly quite luxurious, the Varick sofa from Maiden Home, covered in a 'brown sugar' mohair fabric, is deserving of its price tag. It could not be more contemporary if it tried; I can already picture the envy it would stir up among guests.
Price: $375
My favorite part of this stylish throw isn't that it's made in Spain's Upper Oja Valley, but that the edges are almost somewhat frayed, adding a real familiar element.
Price: $1320
Remember when I said mohair takes kindly to dye? Such qualities are on display with the Garrett Dining Chair, whose plush mohair cushion is a gorgeous shade of blue-gray.
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