Hisssss: Get Wrapped Up in the Year of the Snake

Chinese superstition seemingly says that a snake in the house is great luck. And since February 10, 2013, marks the beginning of the Chinese zodiac’s Year of the Snake, why not adopt the scaly reptile with home decor? In the end, bendy, curvy and slithering forms create a hot and fluid design aesthetic. Lucky you!

Lumens

Alizz C. Cooper Pendant by Ingo Maurer – $925

Twist, bend, stretch, dangle — that the form is a no-brainer for cool light designs.

House & Hold

Ferm Living Mr. Snake Pillow – $146

Drape this color-happy pillow around your neck for comfy, nonconstricting support.

Barneys New York

Spisani Python Bookends – $295

I could see these Italian handmade acrylic bookends, which depict a brown snake with a rhinestone eye, propping up the entire Harry Potter series.

Burke Decor

Chinese Zodiac Placemats from Simrin, Set of 4 – $54

Forget what creature you are in? Not anymore with these trendy Chinese zodiac placemats in a washable cloth.

Jarlath Mellett

Children’s rooms shouldn’t be spared a little snake oil , either. This lively space demonstrates there is nothing frightening about adopting serpents.

Loopee Design

bObles Tumbling Snake Table – $329

This unique children’ snake table comes in a variety of bright colors.

Michael Miller Fabric, Garden Animals from Patty Sloniger – $8.38

Total any children’ area with this Michael Miller fabric, that includes graphic garden snakes and other creatures.

Modern Artisans

‘Copper-Head’ Garden Snake – $42.99

A snake’s natural habitat is the outside, so it is not surprising that garden design benefits from a curvaceous form. A play on the venomous copperhead snake, this slick foot-high copper sculpture is good for gardens and backyards.

sixlight.com

Cobra Light – $504.86

Meanwhile, this cobra-shaped light adds texture elegance to any walkway lighting scheme.

Poliform USA

Snake Armchair

The serpent-like kind of this chair and ottoman produces a perfect harmony for kicking.

In2green

Snakeskin Knit Throw – $150

Snakeskin includes a natural geometric pattern for this, which makes it perfect for throw blankets and other fabrics.

KOTHEA

Faux Serpent/Snakeskin Fabric

For the uber snakeskin enthusiast, this faux material may be used for upholstery and even to cover entire walls.

Cercan Tile Inc..

The Snake Series – Resin Tile

Or create a scaly backsplash using these resin tiles.

Quality Bath

Nameeks Scirocco Snake 66-9010 Towel Warmer – $2,210

Reminiscent of the popular early portable snake game, this design-minded towel rack may create any toilet glamorous.

Emily Winters

This custom-designed faucet in a master bathroom makes an anaconda-size design announcement.

Fusion Mirror – $299

Few this mirror, which remembers two snakes kissing, with all the towel rack and faucet over and you have got one cool snake-themed bathroom.

Michael Lee Architects

Snake plants, found here in this home entryway, are versatile indoor plants proven to improve air quality.

Anthropologie

Color Coil Pot, Small – $28

Or spruce other types of plants using these coiled pots.

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