1‘Oblique’ by Matthew Hilton for Nanimarquina, Nest
NanimarquinaDifferent pile heights have been used to create the two layers of Hilton’s ‘Oblique’ design, echoing the age-old tradition of overlaying rugs. It’s a deceptively simple visual trick that will subtly add interest to a pared back scheme. £3,709, nest.co.uk
2‘De Stijl’ by Eileen Gray, Aram
AramMade in Nepal from hand-spun New Zealand wool, this rug is a great way to invest in a piece of iconic modernist design. It was based on one of a series of paintings and collages made by Eileen Grey during the 1920s and ‘30s which were influenced by the Dutch De Stijl art movement that lends it its name. From £8,300, aram.co.uk
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3‘Terracotta Lewitt’ by Garcé & Dimofski, Invisible Collection
PIFFAUTHand-tufted from 100 per cent wool, Garcé & Dimofski’s ‘Terracotta Le witt’ rug is made in a succession of layers that evoke a random, moving pattern. From £1,975 per sq m, theinvisiblecollection.com
4‘Zebra D III’ rug, Tai Ping
Tai PingMade from New Zealand wool and silk by Tai Ping’s craftspeople, this beautiful tufted rug’s swooping curves and crisp lines gives it an Art Deco feel. It comes in four colourways - we love the deep inky blues and greens of the ‘Nocturne’ option. £2,421, taipingshop-uk.com
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5‘Himani’ rug, Baxter
ALEPH-comoThe dramatically contrasting tones and textures of Baxter’s ‘Himani’ series of rugs make them look and feel like a piece of abstract art on the floor. Price on application, baxter.it
6‘Memoriae’ rug, CC-Tapis
Pizzetti Paolo 2020Duccio Maria Gambi’s extraordinary hand-knotted Himalayan wool creation pushes the boundaries of what a rug can be, with the borders and edges dissolving and taking on a 3-dimensional quality. Whether it’s placed underfoot or hung on a wall to be observed from a different perspective, this striking design will transform any space it inhabits. From £5,109, cc-tapis.com
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7‘Hover’ rug, Deirdre Dyson
Deirdre Dyson Exclusive Carpets and RugsThe perfect foil for contemporary furniture, Deidre Dyson’s ‘Hover’ rug is alive with vibrant colour and dynamic pattern. Hand-knotted in wool and silk, the varying tones and textures bring a lightness and energy to the design. £1,080 per sq m, deirdredyson.com
8‘Rondel’ rug, Jennifer Manners
Jennifer MannersProving that you don’t need bright colours or complex patterns for a design to have impact, Henry Prideaux’s ‘Rondel’ rug for Jennifer Manners features a series of raised roundels to make a subtle statement. The hand-knotted rug is made from an innovative fibre formed from recycled water bottles which is durable, sustainable and feels luxurious underfoot. £2,355, jennifermanners.co.uk
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9‘Jelly Salad’ rug, Christopher Farr
CHRISTOPHER FARRBethan Laura Wood found inspiration in the kitsch, colourful Jell-o salads that were so popular in America in the ‘50s and ‘60s for the design of this CF Editions rug for Christopher Farr. Made using the hooked rug technique, its joyful abstract vegetables gain textural definition from the varying heights of the pile, as if they are suspended in a jelly sea. £975, christopherfarr.com
10‘Elder 03’ rug, Nordic Knots
Nordic KnotsThe muted, neutral tones and restrained geometry of this hand-knotted rug make it perfect for tying all the elements in a room together. Made from Sardinian wool using centuries-old artisanal weaving techniques, it’s a beautiful balance of contemporary style and traditional craftsmanship. From £845, nordicknots.com
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11‘Archipelago’ rug, Kasthall
KasthallAfter lead designer Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg’s death in 2015, the team at Swedish textile brand Kasthall turned her sketches and samples for ‘January’, the third entry in her ‘Archipelago’ series, into reality. A fitting tribute to the ‘queen of rugs’ that will make a neutral but interestingly textured addition to any home. From £8,560, kasthall.com
12‘Construct’ rug, Floor Story
TRAFFIC JAM STUDIO LTDFollowing a one-off project, Emily Forgot and east London rug dealers Floor Story have joined forces for ‘Construct’. Its three designs draw on Forgot’s blending of the boundaries between 2D and 3D, via different pile heights, colours and her signature graphic shapes. Each works on its own or can be joined together to create a larger, modular floor covering. From £750, floorstory.co.uk
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13‘Inky Dhow’ rug, CC-Tapis
CC-TapisLike many of us during lockdown, British designer Bethan Gray picked up a new skill: calligraphy. The lines created by her Chinese calligraphy brush were the inspiration for this complex but calming rug design for CC-Tapis. £6,435, monologuelondon.com
14‘Eik’ rug by Linie design, Woven
Linie Design Softly Scandinavian in style, this rug has a graphic print in soft tones, making it the ideal choice for a neutrally decorated space. From £300, woven.co.uk
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15‘Busy’ rug by Raw Edges, Nest
NestDesign duo Raw Edges explore the messy underside of hand embroidery, giving it pride of place on the surface of this rug from the ‘Backstitch’ collection for GAN. £1,036, nest.co.uk
16‘Off cuts’ rug, Deirdre Dyson
Deirdre Dyson In her ‘Paper and Stone’ collection of rugs and wall hangings, Deirdre Dyson explores the possibilities of both materials. All pieces are made bespoke in Nepal. ‘Note Paper’ wall hanging; ‘Off Cuts’ rug, both from £1,080 per square metre, deirdredyson.com
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17‘Climbing vine’ rug, Nordic Knots
Knots RugsThe colour combination in Campbell-Rey’s creation for Nordic Knots sets it apart from the crowd, with a deep, mossy green paired with on-trend lilac. The floral motif pays tribute to the traditional Swedish Gustauvian style. From £670, nordicknots.com
18‘Selce 1’ rug by Studio Salaris, Artemest
Studio SalarisUnconventional in shape, this rug is constructed using different techniques including boucle, velvet, relief and shag pile, giving it a unique feel as well as look. £5,485, artemest.com
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19‘Pisces’ rug, The Rug Company
The Rug CompanyInterior designer Martin Brudnizki concentrated on the border of this rug, decorating it with a sequence of fish tails. Gold silk accents add a scale-like glint to the deep blue background. From £2,791, therugcompany.com
20 ‘Nuances’ rug by Patricia Urquiola, GAN
Gan Rugs Superstar designer Patricia Urquiola’s sustainable felt rug, made from discarded wool, was the winner of the 2020 ELLE Decoration International Design Award for flooring. £2,349, heals.com
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