Sure, every interior designer has their own style. But if there are two things that a contemporary lover and vintage enthusiast can agree on, it’s: 1) popcorn ceilings should be banned like smoking in a restaurant, and 2) an area rug is the secret to bringing a room together. That said, for the latter, a recent Etsy report found that statement rugs are making a comeback in a very Gen Z, old-meets-new way—from a 401 percent increase in searches for “handwoven rugs” to a 49 percent increase in “wavy rugs.” Turkish rugs with antique/vintage distressing also seem to be everywhere, while a 55 percent increase in searches for “colorful rugs” speaks to the return of Bauhaus textiles and color blocking.
So below, find an expert breakdown of eight statement rug trends on the horizon, plus 30 of our top picks—from machine-washable numbers designed by Jonathan Adler to stunning scalloped cowhides that’ll leave your friend’s jaws on the floor.