9 Floor Coverings That Double As Functional Art

Earth tones and bold brushstrokes convey a living canvas.

Explore These Artistic Rugs 

Evergreen Enigma by Larry Roberts Chicago

Evergreen Enigma wool-silk rug by Larry Roberts Chicago.

Resonant Spaces by Tarkett

Resonant Spaces nylon carpet tiles by Tarkett.

Grid Pulse by Durkan Mohawk Group Hospitality

Grid Pulse nylon broadloom in garnet by Durkan Mohawk Group Hospitality.

Moderna Series No.311 by Pepe López through Studio Four NYC

Moderna Series No.311 hand-knotted wool rug by Pepe López through Studio Four NYC.

Anemon by Kasthall

Anemon wool-linen rug in blue by Kasthall.

Lizeth by Stark Carpet

Lizeth wool-silk rug in fern by Stark Carpet.

Abstract Joyful by Ege Carpets

Abstract Joyful cut-and-loop nylon rug by Ege Carpets.

Balance by Art + Loom

Greg Ludlow’s Balance rug in New Zealand wool and Chinese silk by Art + Loom.

Eterna by Brintons

Eterna carpet in Axminster wool and nylon by Brintons.

Beni’s Striped Flatwoven Rugs Invite A Splash Of Color

A study in color theory, the unexpected tonal combinations of Chroma I toy with the viewer’s perception. Beni’s 11 striped patterns in the collection were loosely inspired by Ellsworth Kelly’s 1951 work Spectrum of Colors Arranged by Chance. The vibe is earthy and sun-kissed, the palette reflecting a play between muted goldenrod and more saturated shades of orange and pomegranate, all placed against neutral oat or amber backgrounds. “Exploring how the colors interact with one another is what makes the designs so rhythmic,” says company artistic director Colin King. The flatwoven rugs, crafted in Morocco of humanely sheared live wool, are constructed in the Zahara (meaning “desert bloom”) method, a nod to the arid landscapes and unexpected beauty of the Sahara. benirugs.com

9 Outdoor Pieces That Reflect An Earthy Palette

Nature is the greatest luxury. From adjustable outdoor chaises with hemp upholstery to a rug woven of polypropylene rope, these outdoor furnishings embrace a grounding sensibility.

Furnishings That Bring Nature Into Focus

Kinno by Lodes

Patrick Norguet’s Kinno bollard LED light in metal by Lodes.

Trails by Ferreira de Sá

Trails rug woven of polypropylene rope by Ferreira de Sá.

EOOS Embrace Outdoor Lounge by Carl Hanson & SØn

EOOS’s Embrace Outdoor lounge in untreated, FSC-certified teak and Agora Life Oat 1760 solution-dyed acrylic-blend upholstery by Carl Hanson & SØn.

Iggy by Arteriors

Iggy chair in synthetic rattan by Arteriors.

Lagrasse by Vipp

Lagrasse two-seater sofa with powder-coated aluminum frame and poly-rattan armrests with polypropylene upholstery by Vipp.

Boheme by JANUS et Cie

Sebastian Herkner’s Boheme lounge chair with handwoven polypropylene straps and coated-aluminum frame in Alabaster/Brook by JANUS et Cie.

Palm Beach by Harbour

Nicholas and Harrison Condos’s Palm Beach teak sun lounge by Harbour.

Meadmore by Grazia & Co through Gestalt New York

Clement Meadmore’s Meadmore side tables with powder-coated stainless-steel frames and spotted gum wood tops by Grazia & Co through Gestalt New York.

Tally by Four Hands

Tally adjustable outdoor chaises with aluminum frames and hemp upholstery in Bombay Flax by Four Hands.

Designer Brandon Kershner Dreams Up A Distinct Outdoor Seat

It’s a real skill to craft outdoor perches that are tough but supple, primitive yet modern, artisanal yet high tech—contradictions embodied by Zahara. Designer Brandon Kershner, partner/VP of Azzurro Living, looked to the past to dream up the club chair’s distinctive silhouette—realized in the most enduring of contemporary materials. Master artisans weld, bend, weave, and finish the pieces by hand. The bronze powder-coated aluminum frame is strong and resilient, the shield-like back is handwoven of birch Textilene rope that resists wear and sagging, and the lush high-resiliency cushions are covered in outdoor performance fabric. Altogether, the chair can withstand rain, sleet, and wind—not to mention changing trends.

8 Designers Bringing Flair To The Kitchen & Bath Sphere

Step inside the world of these designers elevating the kitchen and bath through thoughtful craft and expressive design, blending warmth, beauty, and individuality.

Design Mavericks Reimagining Kitchen & Bath 

Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for Zucchetti

Product: Isy22
Standout: Introduced to the U.S. market for the first time, Matteo Thun & Partners’ modular tap system for Zucchetti boasts fun finishes like this vibrant Mediterranean blue as well as two-tone options and marble-detailed models.

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Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer for Mutina

Product: Betty
Standout: The cofounders of Raw-Edges drew inspiration from a cherished family memory: Aunt Betty’s bold cement kitchen tiles, whose fluid yet graphic grid sparked the patterning of these 20cm ceramic modules for Mutina.

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Ruchika Grover of Borrowed Earth Collaborative

Product: Continuum
Standout: Shaped and rippled like a pond, this above-the-counter sink by the Borrowed Earth Collaborative founder, a self-taught sculptor, comes in five marble types including Taj White.

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Elisa Ossino for Tubes

Product: I Ching
Standout: Heated towel rails have long been de rigueur abroad, and now the U.S. can get in on the trend with Italian designer Elisa Ossino’s lightweight, minimalist electric options in stainless steel for Tubes.

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Francesco Lucchese for Fantini

Product: Torino
Standout: An exemplar of transitional style, these elegantly flat, tapered mixers by Francesco Lucchese for Fantini for washbasins, showers, and bathtubs come in a host of finishes, from chrome to matte black to gunmetal PVD. 

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Philippe Starck for Duravit

Product: Tulum
Standout: This faucet by Hall of Fame member Philippe Starck for Duravit, in three finishes including matte black, emphasizes strength and beauty through the pairing of a weighty, rounded faucet body with an attenuated rectangular spout.

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Jean Nouvel for Reform

Product: Reflect
Standout: French architect Jean Nouvel’s kitchen line for Scandi manufacturer Reform has a mysteriously reflective quality, owing to its ridged, brushed stainless-steel cabinetry panels. 

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Alex Proba for Very Simple: Kitchen

Product: Studio Proba x Very Simple: Kitchen
Standout: To showcase Very Simple: Kitchen’s fully custom capabilities at Milan Design Week, Studio Proba hatched a colorful modular system in powder-coated aluminum, its integrated backsplash and “blobby” feet oozing quirkiness. 

The Sky’s The Limit For Dornbracht Atelier

Express yourself! That would make an apt motto for Dornbracht Atelier, an ambitious new business segment from the German manufacturer Dornbracht that offers architects and designers maximum creative freedom to envision uber-customized fittings by working with new and unusual materials, finishes, production techniques, and shapes. Specify faucets and handles in any color, like the vivid shades depicted here; in any PVD finish, including iridescent; and even with engraving. Measurements and functionality can be personalized, too, and handle and lever designs rendered utterly unique. Really, the sky’s the limit: You can even wrap a spout in black velvet or a mosaic of eggshells.

Elevate The Bathroom With Colorful Concrete Countertops

Talk about twice as nice. U.K. company Kast unveils a new category: handcrafted concrete countertops that form the ideal base for its line of colored sinks, both offered in a nuanced 28-hue palette. The streamlined wall-mount slabs and vanity tops can be spec’d in single- and double-basin formats, corner options, and wall shelves, all compatible across a wide selection of vessels, from square Arla to cylindrical Oska. “In recent years, we’ve seen growing demand for cohesive bathroom solutions,” says Kast creative director Amy Bartlett. “The countertop offerings open up new possibilities for color play, spatial flow, and personal expression.” Designs are crafted from a proprietary mix of locally sourced Derbyshire limestone and sand, mixed with high-grade pigments.

The Taroni Initiative Turning Textiles Into Living Art

Since 1880, Taroni has been synonymous with fine luxury silk, supplying haute couture ateliers and high-end fashion brands. This year, the Como, Italy-based textile house embraces the circular economy with Taroni Laboratorio, an initiative that reimagines discarded silk from the cutting room floor as vibrant home goods that bridge traditional craft and contemporary sensibilities. At its heart are floorcoverings born from a collaboration between Milan-based American artist Lillian Grant and Italian-Moroccan manufacturer Casa Amar that employ centuries-old Amazigh weaving techniques. In some, silk knots are painstakingly hand-tied onto fine wool warps—occasionally interwoven with wool fibers to temper the silk’s inherent sheen. Other pieces take a different approach: Premium silk remnants are sliced into ribbons and woven using the Boucherouite technique, a practice that emerged in the 1950s specifically for transforming repurposed textiles into functional art. 

Discover Textiles And Wallcoverings Awash In Color

These colorful options strike just the right tone, from richly hued vinyl-on-paper designs to glossy nonwoven fabrics with playful accents.

A Bold Spectrum Of Vibrant Wallcoverings

Liberté Chromatique by Élitis

Liberté Chromatique vinyl-on-paper wallcovering by Élitis.

Hemisphere by Anzea

Hemisphere polyester-nylon blend, Four Corners polyester-olefin blend, and Cinch polyester-acrylic fabrics by Anzea.

Hyphyn by Hyphyn

Hyphyn landfill-biodegradable vinyl upholstery by Hyphyn.

Pati by Milton & King

Gray Benko and Chelcie Eastman’s Pati nonwoven wallcoverings by Milton & King.

Atlas by Yarn Collective

Sophie Ashby’s Atlas linen-cotton blend velvet, Paloma Plaid cotton, and Odessa linen-cotton textiles by Yarn Collective.

Le Chemin des Étoiles by Pierre Frey

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s Le Chemin des Étoiles digital wallcovering in glossy nonwoven fabric with nonwoven backing by Pierre Frey.

Orla by Jane Churchill through Cowtan & Tout

Orla linen-cotton blend fabric in red by Jane Churchill through Cowtan & Tout.

Fabrics by Jamie Stern

Granular linen-jute blend fabrics by Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric.

Nature Unleashed: 9 Wallcoverings With A Wild Streak

Animal, vegetable, and mineral motifs bring the outdoors in.

Wallcoverings On The Otherworldly Side

Mirage by Porter Teleo

Mirage in Umber wallcovering hand-painted with archival inks and acrylic paints on Japanese paper by Porter Teleo.

Starlit by Quercus & Co through Studio Four NYC

Starlit nonwoven fiber wallcovering with fleece extra-matte finish by Quercus & Co through Studio Four NYC.

Collina by Cortina Leathers

Collina full-grain aniline leathers in emerald, rock, and ocean by Cortina Leathers.

Camo by Concertex

Camo bio-attributed polyurethane and silicone wallcovering and upholstery in Jungle by Concertex.

Luca by Look Walls & Interiors

Luca PVC-free Type II wallcovering in sky blue by Look Walls & Interiors.

Balata Garden by Arte

Balata Garden textile wallcovering with nonwoven backing by Arte.

Briarwood by Carnegie

Briarwood wood-look vinyl-alternative cellulose composite and polyester wallcovering by Carnegie.

Chimera by Black Edition through The Romo Group

Chimera polyester fabric in Magma by Black Edition through The Romo Group.

Medusa by Merenda Wallpaper

Medusa digitally printed wallcovering on PVC-free substrate in Snow by Merenda Wallpaper.