How to Pick the Perfect Rug for Your Space
We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.
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All of the modern rugs by Gandia Blasco are Goodweave certified and the perfect addition to any room in your home. Yarn composition: 100% New Wool. Hand tufted. Designed by Enblanc. Photo Courtesy of HORNE
Disco never disappeared, as far as this exciting pattern is concerned. This hand-tufted rug is a blend of wool and viscose and features a warm, eclectic style that's right at home in a Bohemian chic design scheme. Photo Courtesy of Burrow
Bringing an aesthetic that combines an optical illusion and a highlighter doodle in the margin of a paper, the Freaky Rug from Moooi Carpets is sure to delight. Its vivid neon colors are tempered by the geometric cross-hatch pattern and the more organic shape of the rug itself.
Made by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques in Mirzapur, India. Limited quantities.
Both bold and restrained, the Ledger Panel Rug is broken up with blocks of color that animate its negative space.
Made by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques in Mirzapur, India. Limited quantities.
“We’re always experimenting, which is unusual in a field that can be quite cerebral about rugs,” says Christina Tullock.
West Elm's interpretation of a traditional Moroccan Berber, our stunning Souk Rug is handcrafted of 100% wool. Soft and elegant underfoot, it's perfect for a bedroom or living room.
A floor covering that's remarkably rhomboid. The Nanimarquina Losanges Rug is a visually (and technically) complex piece designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. Within the generally rhomboid borders are numerous diamond-shaped sections--in a seemingly random mix of sizes and colors.
Expertly hand-woven by master artisans from soft, luscious wool, the Alterno is artfully distressed to adopt the look of a treasured heirloom. The beautifully textured yarn adds depth and dimension, along with a luxurious feeling underfoot.
An area rug that is as soft and colorful as your favorite sweater. In fact, Patricia Urquiola was directly inspired by hand-knitted sweaters in her design of the Mangas Original collection.
Our Palani Kilim Rug (2013) sets a calm mood with its flowing chevron pattern. Handwoven by a skilled artisan on a traditional punja kilim loom using tie-dyed wool yarns and a sumac weave, Palani offers pops of color without distracting too much from surrounding furniture.
Complete your sleep space with this cozy tufted rug. Raised lines float on a contrast ground for a subtle pattern and soft feel beneath your toes. Made by expert Indian craftspeople, this fluffy hand-woven rug will be the highlight of any room.
Add some pattern play to your bath with this subtly textured rug. Made from 100% long-staple Turkish cotton, its unique design is evocative of the sun setting on the horizon. Choose from two neutral color combos for easy styling.
Woven by hand from organic cotton, our accent rug’s pattern is defined by pebbled texture and nature-inspired color.
Soft, absorbent and warm underfoot, this rug adds comfort and style anywhere in the bathroom. Available in a tubside size and a long runner, fit for a jack and jill sink.
This is one of our most durable, low maintenance, and easy-to-clean rugs. The heathered chevron pattern creates a neutral gray field with a bit of visual detail. The recycled polyester flat weave is even puppy-proof, so you don't have to worry about animal claws tearing your rug!
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