New rug intros highlight craftsmanship, innovation and giving back | Rug Report
New collections drop from French Accents, Revival Rug, Tumble and Meredith Heron while Flor helps make a kid’s dream come true. Find out the details in this week’s Rug Report.
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The new Lattice-Garden rug from French Accents combines a variety of ornate, floral, and classic motifs into a single rug, creating a series of stylized gardens enclosed within intricate lattice patterns. ͏ ͏
Lattice Garden is handcrafted from wool in the company’s distinctive low-pile, worn-in texture, making it a classic yet durable design choice.
The rug comes in seven colorways and is available in both standard and custom sizes.
“We attribute the success of our company to our core belief that the time-honored art of rug weaving will always yield the highest-quality rugs that stand the test of time,” said a company representative.
“Throughout our journey, we have continually refined, elevated, and introduced a broad range of designs that offer a unique and original perspective in the hand-knotted rug industry.”
The company started 30 years ago with its French Aubusson collection, and now offers more than 20 collections, ranging from modern to traditional styles.
With manufacturing facilities around the world, French Accents said that it ensures every hand-knotted rug meets industry standards. In addition to the company’s standard designs, they offer custom and bespoke services, which include alterations to the size, shape, texture, and color of any rug.
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Revival Rugs just dropped its new Wild Collection. It’s a playful, textured series of hand-knotted wool rugs inspired by Gabbeh-style rugs which feature animal motifs rendered in soft, geometric forms for a modern, whimsical edge.
The collection contains four new styles including Squeak, Hoot, Growl and Herd. Each rug has its own animal narrative.
The rugs are made with 100% wool on a cotton foundation that has a high-pile texture with naturally shed-resistant fiber. The color-rich palettes include coral, spiced pumpkin, mint green and evergreen.
The rugs cost between $649 and $999 and come in 6′ x 9′, 8′ x 10′ and 9′ x 12′ sizes.
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Tumble, known for its machine-washable, spill-proof and cushioned rugs, has debuted the company’s first-ever Kids Play Mat collection.
Instead of the traditional loud, clunky play mats parents are used to seeing, Tumble’s approach is designed to blend into your current living space.
The collection includes six whimsical designs featuring a cushioned underfoot. They are free of bold primary colors, flimsy foam tiles, or fussy extra parts. They’re designed to stay out, rather than being hidden away after playtime or when hosting guests, according to the company.
Tumble launched the new collection in response to how customers were using its Kids Collection in playrooms, nurseries, and other kid-friendly corners. This organic insight sparked a reimagining of the traditional playmat. They decided to forego flimsy borders, loud colors, questionable materials, and anything that doesn’t hold up to the real-life chaos of parenting.
The result is a collection of seamless, interlocking foam mats that are smaller in scale, more whimsical in design, and modular to adapt to shifting family needs.
Each mat has a wipe-clean finish and is crafted from premium, non-toxic foam, rigorously tested to meet the highest safety standards (including PFAS, BPA, and phthalates). The border-free construction makes them safer for little ones and sturdier for everyday use.
The collection includes six original designs: Archer, Hazel, Stars and Cosmo as well as Daisy and Confetti (not shown). Starting at $129 and available in four sizes from 4′ x 6′ to 10′ x 12′, Tumble’s play mats are a soft, cushioned canvas for creativity.
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The new collections from designer Meredith Heron include the meditative origami patterns of Folded Origami; the modern abstract designs of Jaxx; the stained glass-inspired geometries of Vitrai; the monochromatic Transposition and the fun geometrics of Carre.
New collections
Folded Origami
Inspired by the art of Japanese Origami and its spirit of welcome and gratitude, the Jaxx rug embodies balance, texture, and harmony in every carefully crafted detail across 10 thoughtfully selected colors. Its subtly dynamic geometric design creates a sense of ease, inviting you in while anchoring the space with elegance and warmth. This sophisticated piece translates the meditative precision of paper folding into luxurious textile art, bringing tranquil sophistication to modern interiors. The Jaxx collection represents Meredith Heron’s ability to capture ancient artistic traditions within contemporary rug design.
Jaxx
A modern abstract design with hidden intricacy, the Jaxx rug blends cut pile and loop knot construction for rich texture and depth that reveals new details with every viewing. Crafted from New Zealand Wool and Mulberry Silk, its shifts in pile height and subtle carving enhance its dynamic form, creating sophisticated visual movement across 7 carefully curated colors. This versatile design is also available in the Naturals Collection, featuring premium fibers like Alpaca and Mohair for an elevated, organic aesthetic. The Jaxx collection showcases Meredith Heron’s mastery of textile construction, where technical innovation meets artistic expression.
Vitrai
Inspired by stained glass and topographical maps, the Vitrai rug transforms aerial landscapes into a softened geometric masterpiece that captures light and movement. Whether bold and graphic in a Mondrian-esque palette or delicately elegant in tonal pastels, its design creates a dynamic yet refined statement in any space. This sophisticated piece is available in multiple colorways—the featured design contains 17 colors, while the Frost and Plaster variations offer 10 colors each. The Vitrai collection represents Meredith Heron’s ability to translate architectural and natural inspirations into luxurious floor art that elevates modern interiors.
Transposition
A dynamic invitation, the Transposition rug guides your eye across the room, sparking curiosity and movement through its masterful interplay of 10 monochromatic colors. Crafted from a luxurious blend of New Zealand Wool and Mulberry Silk, its shifting textures and tonal depths change with light and shadow, offering a new experience with every glance. This sophisticated piece transforms any space into a canvas of subtle complexity, where each viewing reveals fresh nuances and visual rhythms. The Transposition collection represents Meredith Heron’s signature approach to creating rugs that are both artistic statements and functional masterpieces.
Carre
Fun, whimsical, and effortlessly bold, the Carre rug draws inspiration from Moroccan Flokatis while offering durability for family and pet-friendly living. Its geometric design expands and energizes spaces, while an unexpected 4-color palette adds a playful edge that transforms any room. Hand-knotted with a Persian Knot technique, it blends soft Tencel with sturdy 100% New Zealand Wool for the perfect balance of texture, comfort, and resilience. This Meredith Heron collection piece brings sophisticated charm with practical functionality to modern homes.
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Rug company Flor has helped make a dream come true for Lego enthusiast Bobby Baird through its partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Flor transformed Baird’s basement space into the Lego oasis of his dreams. Interior design firm, Alpha Fine Homes, outfitted the space with Flor’s Hope Blossoms area rug to add an exciting pop of color and create a durable floorscape that works with Baird’s Muscular Dystrophy accessibility needs.
Flor and Make-A-Wish kicked off their partnership last October to help create lasting memories for children battling critical illnesses. As part of the partnership, Flor is donating 5% of the purchase price from select products to Make-A-Wish to help create spaces that inspire joy and make a lasting impact through beautiful, smart, and responsible design.
