Rugs: The New Neoclassics
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2006
Tradition revamped takes the center stage in the latest fashions for the floor. Classical motifs break free with lavish abandon, spotlighting exuberant displays of flowers, foliage and fabric-inspired designs. Lush jewel tones create a contemporary canvas topped with all the elements of timeless chic.
All prices are suggested retail.
Safavieh's Arts & Crafts machine-made rug showcases free-flowing foliage and flowers in a hand-tufted, hand-spun wool design ($499, 6×9). eLink 574
Couture, part of the new Artworks Collection from Studio by Karastan, gets the floor fashion-forward with lush textures and fabric inspirations in this boldly stylized floral ($499, 5×8). eLink 578
Printed and hand-carved of nylon, Gulistan's Clara rug serves up a sumptuously classic pattern in bright, splashy hues ($199, 5×8). eLink 556
From Marc Phillips' Moderne Collection, delicately layered petals add sophisticated panache to this traditional-modern mix. eLink 627
From Nazmiyal's New Decoration Collection, the medieval-inspired design mimics the look of chain mail with interlocking rings. eLink 630
Central Park from Michaelian Home reinvents classic motifs in a hand-hooked design, easily complementing contemporary or traditional styling. eLink 603
Opulent damask motifs are prominently patched with clean geometric designs in Surya's subtly shaded, elegantly modern design. eLink 575
Harounian Rugs International's new handmade wool Damask Dhurrie Collection showcases overscale, overblown patterns in a refreshing range of trend-topping colors ($299, 5×8). eLink 576
