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As a new year begins and Rug & Kilim looks back at the many works that shaped our portfolio in 2024, we highlight 12 projects that stand apart for their singular vision, as well as three particularly special commissions that merit recognition for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in contemporary textile arts.
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Through these 12 twelve months of remarkable collaborations, we’ve witnessed how textile arts can transform spaces while honoring their inherent character. From Tribeca lofts to English country houses, from Miami’s oceanfront to Manhattan’s historic townhouses, each project demonstrates that exceptional design transcends mere decoration to become an essential narrative element.
As we look back at 2024, these installations remind us that great design, like great art, exists in dialogue with both past and present. Whether through the revival of Art Deco geometries, the reinterpretation of Berber motifs, or the translation of natural forms into woven patterns, each project speaks to the enduring power of thoughtful, materials-driven design. Our three special mentions — from the creative laboratory of Kips Bay Palm Beach to the award-winning vision in Dallas and a luxurious escape in Jackson Hole — further underscore how textile arts continue to evolve while remaining grounded in centuries of craftsmanship.
These projects, each unique in their approach, share a common thread: the understanding that in the finest interiors, every element must contribute to a larger conversation about beauty, function, and cultural continuity.
January – Danielle Bernstein’s Tribeca Loft
The Tribeca loft of WeWoreWhat’s Danielle Bernstein — designed by Marissa Corvino — emerged as a perfect example of restrained luxury. Featured in Vogue Living, this project centered on our Rez Kilim — a piece that exemplifies how traditional textile arts can articulate modern sensibilities.
The oversized kilim, with its rhythmic striations in earth tones, anchors the living space through a deceptively simple geometry. Its construction, drawing from antique and vintage panel-woven kilims, creates subtle textural variations that catch light throughout the day. This project delivered exactly what Bernstein sought: an evolution of her signature Wabi-Sabi aesthetic “while adding a bit more personality and homey feeling”.
February – “HOUSES with HISTORY” feat. Carrier and Company Interiors
When Veranda chose to showcase this landmark 1901 Manhattan residence on their “HOUSES with HISTORY” cover, they recognized what we’ve long understood — that true design transcends eras. Carrier and Company Interiors’ vision for this seven-story masterpiece found its perfect complement in our custom Art Deco rug. Hand-knotted in wool and silk in our finest Nepalese quality, the rug creates a subtle interplay of geometry and light. Its luminous white palette, enhanced by natural silk’s gentle sheen, echoes the surrounding upholstery while adding depth through masterful construction. This is not merely a floor covering, but rather a crucial element in the home’s careful balancing act between preservation and innovation.
Each design choice in this project serves the greater goal of honoring architectural heritage while embracing modern sensibilities. As documented in “Defining Chic: Carrier and Company Interiors,” this project exemplifies thoughtful, historically-informed design.
March – New Jersey Retreat by Danielle Fennoy
Featured in Architectural Digest, this three-floor weekend retreat showcases Danielle Fennoy’s integration of rustic comfort with modern sophistication. The living room’s focal point — our custom Moroccan rug — draws on traditional Berber motifs while speaking the language of contemporary design.
Our high-pile construction in white, green, and black creates a foundation for carefully curated pieces from the client’s collection. The rug’s geometric patterns and rich texture transform a weekend escape into a study of harmonious design.
April – English Country House by Studio Hollond
Featured in Vintage & Chic, Studio Hollond’s vision for this Sussex library demonstrates how traditional English country aesthetics can embrace bold, contemporary elements. Our Burano Collection’s reimagined tiger rug, scaled up and rendered in unexpected blues, rust orange, and black, creates a striking dialogue with the room’s chartreuse bookcases.
This oversized pictorial design transforms a classic English library into a space where whimsy meets sophistication. The adaptation of a traditional tiger motif at this dramatic scale proves that heritage spaces can support daring design choices without losing their fundamental character.
May – Miami Home by Studio Mellone
Studio Mellone’s design for fashion maven Misha Nonoo’s Miami sanctuary, featured in Architectural Digest, exemplifies how textile art can bridge interior and exterior worlds. In the living area, our oversized piece from the Texture of Color Collection in seafoam green creates a visual conversation between the domestic space and Miami’s natural palette — the swaying palms and Atlantic waters visible from the terrace.
The rug’s nuanced texture provides a foundation for the room’s curated art collection and furnishings, while its organic hues blur the boundaries between crafted environment and natural landscape. The result is a space where design responds directly to its subtropical setting.
June – East Village Loft by Evan Edward
Featured in 1stDibs Introspective, Evan Edward’s East Village project showcases how Art Deco principles can be reinterpreted for contemporary urban living. Our custom Nepalese rug, where wool meets silk in hand-knotted construction, employs Cubist geometry to create subtle dimensional shifts that respond to changing light throughout the day.
The rug’s understated excellence anchors the loft’s modern sensibility while honoring the architectural movement that first defined urban glamour. The piece demonstrates that true luxury in contemporary design lies in nuance rather than declaration.
July – Fleischer New Jersey Mansion by Studio DB
As seen in Architectural Digest, Director Ruben Fleischer’s New Jersey Mansion—a 1909 historic home designed by Studio DB—features an oversized custom flatweave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection.
This piece underscores the formal entry hall with graphic blues in geometric patterns inspired by Swedish designs, and also introduces a new, finer quality of flatweave from the collection. The entry hall enjoys many other bespoke pieces, including but not limited to a blue “Sacha” dining chair by Haute Living, a vintage Eames rocking chair, “Catalonia” ceiling lights from Blueprint Lighting, and the “Cleopatra” chaise lounge by Geoffrey D. Harcourt (sold by M2L).
August – “Objects & Artifacts” | “Superstars of the Silk Road”
Featured in Veranda’s September/October 2024 issue, our Block Print collection demonstrates how centuries-old Moghul aesthetics remain relevant in contemporary design. The hand-knotted design, where wool and silk merge in light blue and cream white, translates 17th-century floral motifs for modern spaces.
The rug’s inclusion in Veranda’s “Objects & Artifacts” showcase, alongside Alamwar’s suzani-inspired linens and Passementerie Verrier’s craftsmanship, speaks to a broader renaissance of Silk Road artistry. In this project, historical patterns find new life through precise execution and thoughtful material selection.
September – Chelsea Townhouse by Husband Wife
Featured in Architectural Digest, this Chelsea townhouse showcases Husband Wife’s orchestration of vintage and bespoke elements, united by our custom Art Deco rugs. The library’s French Deco-inspired piece creates a dialogue with Liz O’Brien lighting and a Pia Manu Brutalist planter, while the dining room’s Austrian-influenced design anchors twin Ruemmler tables and 1968 Gianna Moscatellie chairs beneath a 1950s Hans Bergström chandelier.
In the living room, our third Art Deco creation provides a foundation for an exceptional collection: a Stamford Modern glass-and-walnut cocktail table, John Behringer’s mid-century bench, and rare Pierre Guariche Troika lounge chairs from the 1950s. The space culminates in the interplay between Dedar curtains and an original Miró, demonstrating how designed textiles can unite museum-quality pieces with contemporary comfort.
October – SoHo Townhouse by Studio Mellone
Featured in Neptune’s seventh issue, Studio Mellone’s choices for Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld’s Fifth Avenue townhouse exemplifies Manhattan’s evolving design language. The profile, “Modernism and Manhattan: The Andre Mellone Touch” by Daytona Williams, reveals how our custom textural rugs serve as foundational elements throughout the storied SoHo space. These pieces create subtle depth through texture while maintaining the modernist principles that define Mellone’s work. The installation demonstrates that in contemporary design, restraint often speaks volumes.
November – West Village Apartment by Eric Gensler
Featured in Architectural Digest, the entryway of a West Village apartment designed by Erik Gensler features a turn-of-the-century Kerman Lavar rug from Rug & Kilim’s antique Persian collection. The piece enjoys a most unusual, regal color composition and an exceptionally fine weave for its age, with cypress tree paisley motifs in an all over floral pattern and an impressive range of hues in its polychrome colorway.
December – Neo-Tudor Townhouse by Jesse Parris-Lamb
Featured in 1stDibs Introspective, Jesse Parris-Lamb’s neo-Tudor townhouse project shows how vintage textiles can energize contemporary spaces. In the kitchen, our Persian Shahsavan Kilim — distinguished by its rare pictorial design and deep red palette — brings historical depth to the modern setting. The piece’s rich hues and authentic character demonstrate that carefully chosen vintage textiles can transform functional spaces into compelling design statements.
Special Mentions
Kips Bay Palm Beach – Betsy Wentz
Featured in Veranda, the seventh annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach serves as a canvas for multiple design visions, each anchored by distinctive Rug & Kilim pieces. The showcase spans our range: a custom high-low creation grounds Betsy Wentz’s space, while Scandinavian designs define both Jessica Jubelirer’s and Melrose Interiors’ rooms. Megan Gorelick brings drama with our Tiger-skin runner, while Nadia Watts chooses vintage authenticity with a classic Dhurrie. The diverse applications feature how carefully chosen textiles can articulate each designer’s unique perspective while maintaining the show house’s overall standard of excellence.
Betsy Wentz
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LUXE RED Awards
Featured in LUXE, Dodson Interiors’ award-winning Dallas salon demonstrates how textile selection can elevate classic design principles. Our Scandinavian flatweave provides the foundation for a space where Zoffany’s tented ceiling and carefully curated antiques pay homage to design legends David Hicks and Suzanne Rheinstein. The project, recognized by LUXE’s Residential Excellence in Design Awards, shows how traditional aesthetics can be refreshed through strategic modern elements, creating a dialogue between periods and styles.
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Jackson Hole Ski House by Studio Mellone
2024 was an especially prolific year for Studio Mellone, and we’d be remiss not to highlight the success of their work in Lauren Santo Domingo’s family ski lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Known as the cofounder of Moda Operandi and artistic director of Tiffany Home, Santo Domingo’s retreat features three fabulous large-size rugs from various collections, including an antique Tuareg mat from Mauritania by the entryway, a custom textural rug in the spa hall, and a custom geometric rug with high-and-low texture in the bedroom nook. Among many accolades in the press, Bridget Moriarity’s article on the project in Architectural Digest praises the allover millwork as a game changer in the home’s rich, yet warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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