As 2022 draws to a close, it is time to start making new designs or revamping plans for your space in the coming year. And there’s no better time to begin than now!
Area rugs have dominated the design world and repeatedly proven they are here to stay. If you aspire to have a chic, warm, or elegant space, placing a few area rugs in strategic places would add more to the general aesthetic of your living spaces.
Like most things, area rugs have new trends introduced every new year. It would pay to stay ahead of the trend table and fish for rugs that will make your space beautiful and up-to-date. But with many enticing options to choose from, it is easy to get confused and ultimately make the wrong choice.
Fortunately, we have made this collection of the top five area rug trends you should watch out for and buy in 2023. Keep reading to find out what they are.
Retro and Vintage Aesthetic
One thing to know about area rug trends is that retro and vintage rugs will forever be trendy, and we expect to see them more in 2023. Turkish Oushak rugs and Persian area rugs are the most popular in this category.
They are the best rugs for high-traffic rooms like the living room area and even the kitchen. Their soft color palette and easy-to-clean materials make them a great choice.
Retro area rugs can add a regal look to your space. Because they are usually hand-woven and of high quality, they make great family heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation. The more they age, the more beautiful they become.
Earthy Vibes
Professional interior designers have predicted that area rugs with earth tones will take 2023 by storm.
Area rugs from eco-friendly materials like jute, sisal, bamboo, and wool make an excellent foundation for layering. They are the best rugs for private spaces like your bedroom and study, where you can visit barefooted. They go very well with carpets that have a muted hue.
Combining natural fiber area rugs with animal hides will create an eclectic vibe in your space.
Bold and Vibrant Hues
The year of muted and neutral colors is almost over. In 2023, area rugs with bold and vibrant colors will catch the eyes of many area rug enthusiasts.
Rugs no longer need bland grey or beige colors; people are now drawn to bolder patterns and brighter colors. As the main rug design for spaces, Monochromatic rugs have begun to lose relevance. More color means more character. In 2023, we are likely to see more area rugs with bright tones of colors like orange, lime green, red and yellow that remind us of nature.
More Layers
For years, the art of layering rugs has been a popular choice among interior designers, and it looks like the trend will remain the same in 2023.
You can always make layers of your favorite rugs, especially if you live in an open-plan space where otherwise walls and partitions tend to make it look smaller.
With layering, you can combine two rugs with different textures or colors. Area rugs with different textures can help to restrict your space's private and public sections without using a physical partition like furniture. For example, you could place a hide rug in intimate sections like your reading corner and use a tufted rug in the general seating area.
Curved Rugs
Straight-edged area rugs will be a thing of the past in 2023. Although curved rugs have been a major name in the design scene in past years, they are predicted to come back with more force in 2023.
Adding rugs with rounded edges and unconventional shapes to your space décor will help to give it a softer, feminine vibe and make it look snug. Not only are curvaceous rugs perfect for softening the overall outlook of your room, but they also work best for open-plan spaces. Where the traditional rectangular rugs will make a room look too formal or closed-off, eccentrically shaped rugs will make it look more inviting.
You could use rugs like these for a long time without getting bored.
Start Planning For Your Area Rugs
Area rugs always retain their relevance. A good rug choice can make you feel more at home whether you live in an open or closed space floor-pan.
Always remember that selecting the right rug is as important as caring for it. Always vacuum your rugs and rotate them at least once every two years to allow them to age uniformly.
