Italian designer Allegra Hicks joined us for breakfast and a special Q&A at our King’s Road showroom. Over coffee and croissants, Allegra talked to CEO Christopher Sharp about why rugs are important in a room, her ‘creative vocabulary’, and why luxury is nothing to do with expense.…
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Art Deco was considered the future when it first materialised almost a century ago. Today, its predilection for exquisite detail and craftsmanship are still relevant, and enjoying a renaissance.
Appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship was abundant in the 1920s, with the interiors of Dorothy Draper and Syrie Maugham giving a new-found artistry and luxury to interior design.…
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Haven’t you always longed to wander around the homes of the world’s best interior designers? Well, thanks to the eminent interiors writer, self-confessed design devotee and friend of The Rug Company Ronda Carman, now you can. As founder of the uber-chic All the Best blog, known for its stylish features and discerning interviews, Ronda’s life-long dream of writing a book has now been realised and Designers at Home: Personal Reflections on Stylish Living has just been published by Rizzoli.…
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When it comes to decorating children’s rooms, there’s no need to forego great design and beautiful craftsmanship. Our selection of rugs and wallhangings for children is sure to see them through childhood and beyond.
Butterfly, Fish, Owl and Snake designed by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby.…
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Fashion designer, Rug Company collaborator and all-round grande dame of glamour, Diane von Furstenberg has thrown open the doors of her Manhattan penthouse.
Inside is a veritable treasure trove of collectibles, colour and an undeniable passion for print.
Diane bought the vintage Salvador Dali sofa at auction, and the sconces are by André Dubreuil.…
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Kelly Wearstler’s new book Rhapsody is a chronicle of the designer’s most jaw-droppingly striking and glamourous projects. For the featured interiors, we worked together with Wearstler to create the perfect rugs for each room, designed to fit with the interior schemes and custom-made to fit wall-to-wall.…
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Housed within the uber-glamourous design emporium Avenue Road, our Toronto showroom has had a facelift.
Part of the former Consumers Gas Co. building, the showroom is a grand contemporary space with dramatic height and historic features. The striking monochrome interior is the perfect backdrop for the colourful, show-stopping pieces on display.…
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These beautiful French Globes de Mariée are now available to buy at The Rug Company Harrods. Also known as Domes du Marriage, these glass jars were traditionally used as to display the wedding souvenirs of recently married couples.
Special keepsakes such as bridal tiaras, floral bouquets and gold-plated cut-outs would be put on display, as well as diamond-shaped mirrors, representing the number of children the couple hoped for. …
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Now that the fruits of our latest photo shoot are out for all to see, we thought we’d share some shots from behind the scenes. We photographed the ivory editions of our Alexander McQueen collection in the faded grandeur of an extraordinary house belonging to artist, collector and antiques dealer Peter Hone.…
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"Pattern is Neisha Crosland", so said Homes & Gardens recently when awarding her 'Surface Designer of the Year' at their 2013 Designer Awards. We caught up with Neisha to find out more about her inspiration, her design process, and how to use pattern on the floor...
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