And the forecast is....

I guess one of the best things about attending a rug market is getting a sense for what the color palette in the next season or two will be. Well, I have some ideas I want to share with you.

First, Black and White… it’s EVERYWHERE! and I mean everywhere, not just in rugs. I’m seeing it in fashion, in Ikea, in ads, in accessories. It’s going to be the hot thing for the next year, and we’re working on making sure we have rugs that will compliment this trend. Here’s a link or two to some of the black and white rugs we have on the site right now. Goa, Pokhara, Kodari, and Everest.

Next, Robin’s Egg Blue and Chocolate are going to continue to be hot. I’m still seeing it in my West Elm and Pottery Barn catalogs. Pillows, throws, and accessories all are still showing up with these rich colors. Even my bedroom (and no you’re not getting pictures of my bedroom.) This is still a hot trend and I don’t see it cooling for at least several years. If you’d like to get in on this wave, I suggest looking at some of these rugs, they can give you the taste without committing you to painting the walls or buying a sofa. College Park in Cosmopolitan, Checkers and Elements. Inspirations in the Oasis pattern from Gulistan is great too. (Aren’t rugs a blast for decorating, inexpensive ways to hop on a trend)

Finally, as you're decorating your rooms keep these ideas in mind for color. This coming year colors will be more subdued and earthy. You’ll see rich chocolates still, warm camels and luscious greens, not to mention deep blues.

If you want to stay with the trends we have you covered. We’ll be spotlighting rugs through-out the season in our new Trend Is section. It’ll be on the home page in the next couple of weeks so look for it. Rugs to My Door not only wants to be your place to find great rugs for any palette, but we want to be a place that can help you keep up with what’s going on out there. Let us know what you think.

Until again,
Your rug fanatic

Paul Johnson
Buyer, Rugs to My Door