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Sales of larger, statement rugs that fill much of a room are on the rise.
Homes may be getting smaller, but rugs are getting bigger, with John Lewis & Partners noting a rise in floor coverings that make a big statement.
A rug can redefine your space and work double duty: bringing colour and pattern, helping to zone a room and, in many cases, being a work of art in itself. And with the vintage maximalism trend, bold patterns, colour and old-school comfort lends itself particularly well to more luxury floor coverings that fill much of a room rather than just a corner.
Budget options are in limited supply here, as rugs that 'cost more than £1,000 have done particularly well', John Lewis reveals in its shopping report How We Shop, Live and Look, with sales up 61 per cent compared to last year. And what rugs are coming out on top? John Lewis says luxury rug brand Gooch Oriental, who specialise in unique and individual traditional hand-knotted rugs, is leading the way with its Kazak and Sultani designs.
So on that note, here are some of our favourite Gooch rug designs based on what's trending right now...
This large 100 per cent wool rug is utterly charming. It features a colourful, intricate pattern of red, blue and yellow motifs, and is finished with multicoloured tassels.
We love how the rich orange and teal tones combine with an intricate pattern on this statement rug. Delightful!
Abstract in design, this gold and grey rug will certainly bring a bit of luxury to your home – and floor.
Here's another pattern from the Kazak collection. As each one is knotted by hand, no two pieces are the same, so it's a truly authentic piece.
Intricate in design but with slightly more muted colourways, this hand-knotted rug will lend itself well to traditional interiors. It features a smart border and short tasselling at either end.
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