6 Hottest Interior Rug Trends for Summer 2022

Published by AshleyK on June 21, 2022

Layering

Many modern designers aim to play with visual effects. A room is fully capable of becoming a playground for the eyes while remaining both mature and elegant. With this goal in mind, playing around with standard design practices and layering them over each other has begun to gain popularity.

Layering isn’t a complicated technique. It simply involves placing one rug on top of another to create extra depth in a room’s design. It allows you to add more design elements to spaces that were previously limited to one.

Clashing and Contrasting

In the same vein of capturing viewers’ attention in the room is playing with patterns and colors that contrast with each other. Finding two decorative items—such as a rug and an upholstered chair—that clash and introducing them into a room design where they’re somehow able to work together takes a good eye. The key thing to keep in mind in order to pull this off in a way that feels natural is balance. In other words, something should be pulling the two things together.

For example, color theory comes into play when you’re mixing opposite colors in the same room. Because of certain colors’ ability to complement each other, mixing those colors highlights the vibrance of both without taking over the viewer’s attention.

Alternatively, contrasting patterns should play with color and scale to create uniformity. For example, two clashing patterns with the same-colored background allows the patterns to accentuate each other rather than vie for space, while changing the scale of the same pattern makes things unique if you don’t want to mix and match too much.

Mix Your Rugs

Suppose you have floor space to fill in a living room, but the space’s diversity as a whole is lacking. A great place to add some variation to the area is the rug—but perhaps no singular pattern feels quite right for what you’re trying to do with the space. By using multiple smaller carpets of the same size but with different colors and patterns, you add a unique flair to the room you’re designing. Assuming they’re smaller, you’ll be able to fit these multiple carpets in place of a full-size carpet without taking up any unnecessary space. This mix and match of elements will be an eye-catching experience for guests who are lucky enough to see it for themselves.

An array of different patterns or colors isn’t necessarily required, either. Suppose you have a 15-square-foot area. Filling half of that space with a smaller black carpet and the other half with a blue one creates an attractive combination while maintaining the square footage of one carpet. This technique is excellent for designers who have trouble finding exactly what they want for the flooring but who are willing to put in the extra effort to get it done. The complexity of this technique mostly depends on the vision you have for the room.

Ikat Rugs

Minimalists and modernists are sure to rejoice at the rise in popularity of this patterned rug type. Ikat rugs are capable of acting as a print for your room, the same as any art piece. These rugs are designed almost like paintings, and they flow smoothly, with several standard design elements becoming more popular.

One of the major qualms that some people have with a minimalist approach to design is that it feels too cold and impersonal. But depending on how you define the limits of that simplicity, ikat rugs add touches of color and unique feels to rooms that choose to incorporate them into their designs.

Overdyed

Overdyed rugs are gorgeous spots of color that are sure to have an effect on your home this summer. Forgoing the use of patterns allows these rugs to focus on textural quality and their ability to pop in a room where color is otherwise lacking. Overdyed rugs are perfect for people who have created rooms that don’t allow for more complex patterns. Plus, when you fall in love with enough individual aspects of a room—such as the design of the blankets, pillows, or art pieces—the risk of making things seem too busy becomes a growing issue. However, this isn’t a bad thing, so long as you add a balancing factor such as these simple, single-color rugs—this will again regulate the space without making guests wonder where they should look first.

Gabbeh

Gabbeh, or Persion, rugs remain relevant design proponents for people who want high-quality elegance and beautiful design. These handwoven rugs are gorgeous additions to homes with regal appeal. Gabbeh rugs are painstakingly created by hand, which reflects in each piece’s quality. If you’re looking for something that wows your guests and that has a story to tell, these rugs never fail to add to a room’s design simply by being there. As summer comes and the daylight shines brighter than ever, the vibrance of these rugs is sure to stand out.

Decorating your home is a challenge that comes with its own type of fun. This creative endeavor is bound only by your design preferences and tastes—but realizing your vision isn’t always easy. By considering these hot rug trends for summer 2022, the next time you look for rugs for sale, the results of your efforts are sure to reflect in your design. Regardless of which one trend you focus on, it’s good to understand the choices and trends that have gained traction and to decide which one is the best fit for you.