8 Bright & Bold Rug Ideas
Rugs boasting innovative patterns, vibrant colors, and trendy themes are a breath of fresh air for your floors. When they’re paired with subdued furniture, they add visual interest to contemporary spaces.
Flower Power
Florals are irresistible in any décor, whether you choose a vivid pictorial design or a regular, more abstract pattern.
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| Candy Flower by Marni for The Rug Company | Marrakesh from Jonathan Adler |
Sensational Stripes
The contemporary stripe is all about color. Consider switching color schemes when seasons change – these two could be nice complements for fall and spring fashions, respectively.
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| Escalator Stripe in Carrot from Company C | Cabana Stripe from Dash & Albert |
Modern Geometrics
These floors get an A+ in geometry. They’ve got a lesson or two to teach us about functional modern design that retains its warmth in spite of cool, austere furnishings.
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| La Fonda del Sol by Flor | Manhattan by Kim Parker for The Rug Company |
Overscaled Patterns
Enormous prints take pattern to the next level. A colorful rug turns a traditional damask pattern into a vibrant stand-alone style statement. The less colorful - but no less bold - leaf design in off-white and eggplant hues was featured in the fashion blockbuster Sex in the City.
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| Grand Damask by Company C | Overleaf by Marni by The Rug Company |












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