Swoon-Worthy Rugs

I’m in love.  I’m swooning.  I’m falling on the floor.

While searching for contemporary rugs this weekend for a design consult client, I came across a slew of the most gorgeous, graphic area rugs.  They are truly fab.  And as you know, I’ve been scouring the planet for a rug for our den for months now, so I’m totally relieved to find that there is hope after all!!  Maybe the perfect rug does exist!

Here are a few of my faves – get ready to drool:

These grey rugs provide the perfect base for exciting pops of color.  When paired with an ivory sofa, splashes of raspberry, teal, canary yellow or spring green will really shine.

To me, these graphic black and white rugs are statement pieces that would look amazing with lacquered furniture, glass accents, and hits of bold color.  However, they are also versatile enough to support a more subdued palate with pale blues and wood tones.

These rugs are my faves.  I love the interlocking pattern on the rugs, some of which are a more subtle version of the Moroccan-inspired rugs which have been so popular.  These rugs would also pair easily with a variety of design styles, and are perfect for a casual yet hip den.  I have my eye on several of them as candidates for our den . . .

There’s no denying it – these tomato-red rugs are bold.  I think they would look best “played down,” with casual furniture such as an aged leather sofa and floor pillows.  Love’em or hate’em, they make a statement.

I love the loose pattern of these rugs, which would look fabulous accented with bright pops of yellow.

These rugs are from the Walt Disney collection . . . what??  I know, it’s bizarre, but they’re totally gorgeous.

I love the whimsy of these rugs.  I would pair the first, pale blue rug with a neutral beige sofa and play up the coral accents in the rug with splashes of coral throughout the room in pillows and lamps.  The spring green rug with the damask pattern is actually a kid’s rug, but I don’t think it needs to be confined to that category – it would be amazing as an accent rug in an all-white kitchen, as a runner in the hallway, or as the focal point of a calm living room.

To me, these beautiful rugs have a worldly flair that makes them the perfect substitute for a more traditional Oriental carpet.  They are a bit more modern, and bit more hip, and tons more fun than an Oriental rug, and they would be an amazing addition to an eclectic family room or refined dining room.

So are you guys as wowed as I am by all the fab rugs that are out there?  Are there any that you’re loving – or hating??  Time to dish!

Images courtesy of PlazaRugs.com, CSN Rugs, JC Penney, and DecorativeandAreaRugs.com.