discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, updated Classics.
Classic Pick: A handsome, Persian-style rug is a decorating staple for good reason; adding one to a space is a surefire way to bring pattern, color and soft texture to a room. They look perfectly at home in standard spaces, like this sophisticated dining room created by James M. Davie, while adding richness and depth to a lot more contemporary ones.
Fresh Spin: Overdyed rugs — a designer and editor favorite — are a elegant alternative to the ubiquitous Persian. They’re made by saturating antique carpets in colorful dyes, obscuring some of their problems and giving them new, a lot more lively life. Here, designer Jennifer Worts went with a hot pink one from Elte to add a jolt of energy to her mostly-white living room.