On-Trend Rugs for 2022_RM

With many of us having spent more time at home over the past couple of years than we used to, it’s natural that you may be feeling like it’s time for an update. Yet, choosing

With many of us having spent more time at home over the past couple of years than we used to, it’s natural that you may be feeling like it’s time for an update. Yet, choosing a new rug for a space can be overwhelming with the countless different combinations of tones, textures, styles, materials, and more. Whether you’re replacing a current rug or purchasing one for the first time, here are a few in-style rug trends that will breathe new life into your home for 2022 and beyond.

This coming year will be all about rugs that breathe fresh life into the traditional cozy comforts of home. While the days of minimalism are not exactly behind us, people are ready to be a little more unconventional and confident about their use of colour – daring to try brighter palettes and bolder patterns. There is also an increased demand for sustainable rugs, produced under responsible environmental practices, as well those that highlight craftsmanship. Finally, travel restrictions have encouraged us to bring the destination home, with more far-flung and figurative designs popping up in rugs for the home.


1. Very Peri – Pantone’s Colour of the Year

The first rug trend of 2022 brings Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Very Peri, underfoot. Fresh and complementary, Very Peri is a periwinkle blue with violet red undertones that Pantone says “encourages personal inventiveness and creativity” ­– an energy we can always use a little more of. What’s especially great about this animated colour is how nicely it pairs with not only lighter tones but also richer greens, browns, and mahoganies.

Hand-knotted, pure wool Overdyed Peshawar  
This overdyed hand-knotted Peshawar offers a colour-infusion while keeping the pattern to a minimum.                
Hand-knotted, pure wool Afghan Baluch featuring a tribal design
This hand-knotted Afghan Baluch incorporates a range of blue and purple hues within its traditional tribal design.
Hand-knotted, vintage overdyed Persian Tabriz with large medallion design
Overdyed vintage rugs such as this Persian Tabriz with the classic medallion design offer a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary.


2. Bright Palette

Many people shy away from bold and bright colours; however, when selected with care, rugs with bright palettes are an easy and effective way to infuse life into any space. ‘Mismatched’ colours can surprise and delight on one well-designed rug, opening up avenues of potential for effectively bringing a multitude of colours into play elsewhere in the same space.

Hand-woven, natural wool flatweave Kilim with Sunburst and stripe design
A bright palette doesn’t always mean bold design. Rugs like this hand-woven flatweave Kilim provide a healthy dose of colour, while the rectangular design and simple stripes offer a nice sense of balance.
Hand-woven, pure wool Afghan Kilim with colourful geometric design  
Vibrant rugs like this hand-woven Afghan Kilim give a space a fun, welcoming feel and pair well with white, beige or even brown couches




3. Sustainability and Craftsmanship

With all this extra time on our hands over the last couple years, there has been a noticeable uptick in the popularity of craft. People have become increasingly enamoured by artisanship – particularly when it is sustainable and made responsibly.

Hand-knotted, pure wool, patchwork Persian Tabriz Rugs like this patchwork Persian Tabriz made of pure wool highlight craftsmanship with its visible stitching. Plus having good sustainability credential, being made from existing upcycled rugs.
Hand-loomed, wool and plant-based silk Jacquard with modern design in charcoal  
This hand-loomed Jacquard rug uses plant-based silk to create its modern charcoal design.


4. Bold Patterns and Statement Pieces

If you’re looking for something to balance out neutral furniture or even just catch your guests’ eye, statement pieces with bold patterns are a great option. Whether you opt for a more organic or geometric pattern, these rugs speak for themselves – instantly adding extra character to any room.

Hand-knotted, wool and pure silk rug in avant-garde geometric design  
This hand-knotted wool and silk rug features contemporary, organic shapes in a bold yet neutral colourway that would accentuate any modern décor.  
THE CANDY STORE: Hand-spun and-woven reversible flat weave  
This hand-spun and hand-woven flat weave features a colourful, geometric block pattern that’s vibrant yet subdued – allowing it to work in both colourful and neutral settings. Plus: it is reversible, giving it twice the lifespan.


5. Inspired by Travel

Limits on travel are encouraging more people bring a foreign destination home. Featuring more far-flung and figurative designs in the home is a great way to infuse your home with culture and transport yourself elsewhere.

Hand-knotted Peshawar with cypress folk art design  
This hand-knotted rug features cypress tree design typical of Peshawar folk art.
Hand-knotted, wool Kazak with ancient animals design
This hand-knotted wool Kazak features an ancient animal design that proves ever popular in a traditional palette.

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