These Rugs Put the Fun in Functional
From graphic prints to soft neutrals, and vibrant blues to traditional timeless pieces, we've chosen unique floor coverings that appeal to every style.
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1/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Carini Lang’s Matrix. Silk/wool twill with silk design, hand-knotted in Nepal. Nine-by-twelve feet, NYC, 646-613-0497, carinilang.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Carini Lang’s Matrix. Silk/wool twill with silk design, hand-knotted in Nepal. Nine-by-twelve feet, NYC, 646-613-0497, carinilang.com.
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2/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Intérieurs’ Emmenthal, hand-tufted in 100-percent New Zealand wool. Available in custom dimensions, NYC, 212-343-0800, interieurs.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Intérieurs’ Emmenthal, hand-tufted in 100-percent New Zealand wool. Available in custom dimensions, NYC, 212-343-0800, interieurs.com.
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3/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Pizzelle in Chocolate/Ocean from Galbraith & Paul. Hand-tufted silk pile and wool loop, through Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, 212-355-6241, hollandandsherry.com, galbraithandpaul.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Pizzelle in Chocolate/Ocean from Galbraith & Paul. Hand-tufted silk pile and wool loop, through Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, 212-355-6241, hollandandsherry.com, galbraithandpaul.com.
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4/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Solar in Saffron and Navy from Lillian August’s Florence Broadhurst collection. Made from wool and silk, 150 knots, available in custom sizes. Norwalk, 203-847-3314, NYC, 212-206-1883, lillianaugust.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Solar in Saffron and Navy from Lillian August’s Florence Broadhurst collection. Made from wool and silk, 150 knots, available in custom sizes. Norwalk, 203-847-3314, NYC, 212-206-1883, lillianaugust.com.
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5/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Cut-and-loop Caesar Augustus carpet in Black Rose. Hand-knotted in silk, made in Nepal. Mark Inc. Fine Carpets (T), Greenwich, 203-861-0110, markinccarpets.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Cut-and-loop Caesar Augustus carpet in Black Rose. Hand-knotted in silk, made in Nepal. Mark Inc. Fine Carpets (T), Greenwich, 203-861-0110, markinccarpets.com.
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6/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Hummingbird Rug by Alexander McQueen for The Rug Company. Handwoven cashmere and silk Aubusson with metallic thread, six-by-nine feet. NYC, 212-644-9200, therugcompany.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Hummingbird Rug by Alexander McQueen for The Rug Company. Handwoven cashmere and silk Aubusson with metallic thread, six-by-nine feet. NYC, 212-644-9200, therugcompany.com.
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7/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Madeline Weinrib’s Tessa in Gold. Reversible cotton flatweave carpet, hand-loomed in India from natural cotton. Madeline Weinrib Atelier, ABC Carpet & Home, NYC, 646-602-3780, madelineweinrib.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Madeline Weinrib’s Tessa in Gold. Reversible cotton flatweave carpet, hand-loomed in India from natural cotton. Madeline Weinrib Atelier, ABC Carpet & Home, NYC, 646-602-3780, madelineweinrib.com.
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8/34GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Setana-quality Rajah Orange Persimmon by Tufenkian, from the Skins & Wild Things collection. NYC, 212-475-2475, and through Apadana Fine Rugs, Cos Cob, 203-422-0700, apadanafinerugs.com, tufenkiancarpets.com.GRAPHIC: These shapely beauties will make a statement in bold brights or whimsical cutouts. Setana-quality Rajah Orange Persimmon by Tufenkian, from the Skins & Wild Things collection. NYC, 212-475-2475, and through Apadana Fine Rugs, Cos Cob, 203-422-0700, apadanafinerugs.com, tufenkiancarpets.com.
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9/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Mesa in Seabreeze, from Tamarian Carpets. Through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, NYC, 212-206-1883, lillianaugust.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Mesa in Seabreeze, from Tamarian Carpets. Through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, NYC, 212-206-1883, lillianaugust.com.
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10/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Zephyr rug made in Egypt’s Delta region by artisan weavers. Made without chemical dyes from 100 percent virgin wool. Design Within Reach, Stamford, 203-614-0787, Westport, 203-227-9707, dwr.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Zephyr rug made in Egypt’s Delta region by artisan weavers. Made without chemical dyes from 100 percent virgin wool. Design Within Reach, Stamford, 203-614-0787, Westport, 203-227-9707, dwr.com.
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11/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Mosaic rug by Rug-Art designer Sigal Sasson, inspired by a train station ceiling in Fez, Morocco. Hair on hide, Rug-Art (T), D&D, 212-207-8211, rug-art.net.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Mosaic rug by Rug-Art designer Sigal Sasson, inspired by a train station ceiling in Fez, Morocco. Hair on hide, Rug-Art (T), D&D, 212-207-8211, rug-art.net.
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12/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Edward Fields’ South Wind I, from the Legacy Edition. Jute and wool, NYC, 212-310-0400, edwardfields.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Edward Fields’ South Wind I, from the Legacy Edition. Jute and wool, NYC, 212-310-0400, edwardfields.com.
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13/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Moroccan from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Hand-knotted construction; ground is wool, pattern is viscose. Available in three sizes, Greenwich, 203-661-4480, NYC, 212-431-2575, mgbwhome.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Moroccan from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Hand-knotted construction; ground is wool, pattern is viscose. Available in three sizes, Greenwich, 203-661-4480, NYC, 212-431-2575, mgbwhome.com.
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14/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Sign in Day from Fort Street Studio. 100 percent wild silk, available in four sizes. NYC, 212-925-5383, fortstreetstudio.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Sign in Day from Fort Street Studio. 100 percent wild silk, available in four sizes. NYC, 212-925-5383, fortstreetstudio.com.
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15/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Abrahamic Tribal II designed by Stanley Tigerman for Arzu’s Masters Collection. Hand-woven by women in Afghanistan. Through Environment Furniture, NYC, 212-780-0051, environmentfurniture.com, arzustudiohope.org.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Abrahamic Tribal II designed by Stanley Tigerman for Arzu’s Masters Collection. Hand-woven by women in Afghanistan. Through Environment Furniture, NYC, 212-780-0051, environmentfurniture.com, arzustudiohope.org.
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16/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Warp & Weft’s Blossom in Peach. Ground is hand-carded and hand-spun Himalayan wool, with flowers outlined in Indian mulberry silk. Handwoven in Nepal. D&D, 212-546-0944, warpandweft.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Warp & Weft’s Blossom in Peach. Ground is hand-carded and hand-spun Himalayan wool, with flowers outlined in Indian mulberry silk. Handwoven in Nepal. D&D, 212-546-0944, warpandweft.com.
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17/34NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Inspired by the Taj Mahal, Patterson, Flynn & Martin’s Carlston in Butterscotch. Designed by David Kleinberg for the Return to Tradition Collection. Mixed texture quality in wool and viscose. Patterson, Flynn & Martin (T), D&D, 212-688-7700, pattersonflynnmartin.com.NEUTRAL: In soft shades, punchy patterns add flair without overwhelming your space. Inspired by the Taj Mahal, Patterson, Flynn & Martin’s Carlston in Butterscotch. Designed by David Kleinberg for the Return to Tradition Collection. Mixed texture quality in wool and viscose. Patterson, Flynn & Martin (T), D&D, 212-688-7700, pattersonflynnmartin.com.
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18/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Orley Shabahang’s Cheshmeh, from the Galaxy series. Wool, eight-by-ten feet. Through Poltrona Frau, NYC, 212-777-7592, orleyshabahang.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Orley Shabahang’s Cheshmeh, from the Galaxy series. Wool, eight-by-ten feet. Through Poltrona Frau, NYC, 212-777-7592, orleyshabahang.com.
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19/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Liora Manné’s Ikat Diamonds in Aqua for indoor/outdoor use. Handmade using Manné’s patented Lamontage design prosess from 100 percent acrylic fibers. NYC, 212-989-2732, lioramanne.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Liora Manné’s Ikat Diamonds in Aqua for indoor/outdoor use. Handmade using Manné’s patented Lamontage design prosess from 100 percent acrylic fibers. NYC, 212-989-2732, lioramanne.com.
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20/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Pakistan wool rug, from ABC Carpet & Home’s Color Reform collection. Handmade and over-dyed by Pakistani artisans. NYC, 646-602-3780, abchome.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Pakistan wool rug, from ABC Carpet & Home’s Color Reform collection. Handmade and over-dyed by Pakistani artisans. NYC, 646-602-3780, abchome.com.
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21/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Greek Key Bianco & Kiwi Cavallini from Edelman Leather. New Milford, 860-350-9600, D&D, 212-751-3339, edelmanleather.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Greek Key Bianco & Kiwi Cavallini from Edelman Leather. New Milford, 860-350-9600, D&D, 212-751-3339, edelmanleather.com.
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22/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Tibetan Abstract from JD Staron, made from hand-knotted wool and silk. JD Staron (T), Stamford, 203-351-1130, jdstaron.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Tibetan Abstract from JD Staron, made from hand-knotted wool and silk. JD Staron (T), Stamford, 203-351-1130, jdstaron.com.
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23/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Custom Cool’s Wilson Ripple. Customizable scale, size, color and yarn. Quogue, NY, 631-996-2900, customcoolrugs.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Custom Cool’s Wilson Ripple. Customizable scale, size, color and yarn. Quogue, NY, 631-996-2900, customcoolrugs.com.
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24/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Water Ikat, from Victoria Hagan’s Devon Collection for Holland & Sherry. Through Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, 212-355-6241, hollandandsherry.com, victoriahaganhome.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Water Ikat, from Victoria Hagan’s Devon Collection for Holland & Sherry. Through Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, 212-355-6241, hollandandsherry.com, victoriahaganhome.com.
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25/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Sybil Diamond Blue by Jonathan Adler for The Rug Company Studio Collection. Six-by-nine feet, hand-knotted Tibetan wool. NYC, 212-644-9200, therugcompany.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Sybil Diamond Blue by Jonathan Adler for The Rug Company Studio Collection. Six-by-nine feet, hand-knotted Tibetan wool. NYC, 212-644-9200, therugcompany.com.
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26/34BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Eva H in Seamist by designer Kevin Walz for Tufenkian. Available through Apadana Fine Rugs, Cos Cob, 203-422-0700, apadanafinerugs.com, tufenkiancarpets.com.BLUE & GREEN: Striking or muted, you’ll want to take a dive into these oceanic shades. Eva H in Seamist by designer Kevin Walz for Tufenkian. Available through Apadana Fine Rugs, Cos Cob, 203-422-0700, apadanafinerugs.com, tufenkiancarpets.com.
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27/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Preston Red area rug, from Karastan’s English Manor collection. Available in varying sizes, through New York Carpet, Westport, 203-225-0266, newyorkcarpetinc.com, karastan.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Preston Red area rug, from Karastan’s English Manor collection. Available in varying sizes, through New York Carpet, Westport, 203-225-0266, newyorkcarpetinc.com, karastan.com.
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28/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Fovama’s Mustang in Seaspray, made in Tibet with Turkish knots. Made from Himalayan-quality wool and natural vegetable dyes. Westport, 203-254-0222, fovamaofwestport.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Fovama’s Mustang in Seaspray, made in Tibet with Turkish knots. Made from Himalayan-quality wool and natural vegetable dyes. Westport, 203-254-0222, fovamaofwestport.com.
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29/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Hand-knotted Victoria rug from Nanimarquina, made from 100 percent New Zealand wool. Through Design Within Reach, Stamford, 203-614-0787, Westport, 203-227-9707, dwr.com, nanimarquina.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Hand-knotted Victoria rug from Nanimarquina, made from 100 percent New Zealand wool. Through Design Within Reach, Stamford, 203-614-0787, Westport, 203-227-9707, dwr.com, nanimarquina.com.
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30/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. From Stark’s Nairamat Collection. Hand-knotted in Nepal, 50 percent wool, 50 percent silk. Shown in beige/neutral. Norwalk, 203-899-1771, D&D, 212-752-9000, starkcarpet.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. From Stark’s Nairamat Collection. Hand-knotted in Nepal, 50 percent wool, 50 percent silk. Shown in beige/neutral. Norwalk, 203-899-1771, D&D, 212-752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
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31/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Restoration Hardware’s Ayara Rug in blue, designed by Ben Soleimani. Greenwich, 203-552-1040, Westport, 203-222-1027, restorationhardware.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Restoration Hardware’s Ayara Rug in blue, designed by Ben Soleimani. Greenwich, 203-552-1040, Westport, 203-222-1027, restorationhardware.com.
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32/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Elizabeth Eakin’s Indie Series, part of the Teff collection. Hand-dyed and handwoven linen and wool. Norwalk, 203-831-9347, elizabetheakins.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Elizabeth Eakin’s Indie Series, part of the Teff collection. Hand-dyed and handwoven linen and wool. Norwalk, 203-831-9347, elizabetheakins.com.
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33/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Made from hand-knotted Tibetan wool and Chinese silk, Istanbul in Twilight is available in custom sizes. Emma Gardner Design, through Apadana Fine Rugs, Cos Cob, 203-422-0700, apadanafinerugs.com, emmagardnerdesign.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Made from hand-knotted Tibetan wool and Chinese silk, Istanbul in Twilight is available in custom sizes. Emma Gardner Design, through Apadana Fine Rugs, Cos Cob, 203-422-0700, apadanafinerugs.com, emmagardnerdesign.com.
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34/34TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Carrera in Oros-Blue from the Eastern collection. Hand-knotted in India from 100 percent wool. Kravet (T), Stamford, 203-504-2640, D&D, 212-421-6363, kravet.com.TRADITIONAL: Not your mother’s carpet—these classic pieces are anything but dated. Carrera in Oros-Blue from the Eastern collection. Hand-knotted in India from 100 percent wool. Kravet (T), Stamford, 203-504-2640, D&D, 212-421-6363, kravet.com.
This article appears in the February 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
