Few rugs have ever proven quite as popular as the Berber. Most commonly seen in black and white geometric patterns, the North African design was a much-loved member of most millennials' design inventory (alongside gray, rattan, and anything bouclé). But, even with no doubt that the style will one day be back, one has to ask: what has replaced the Berber rug in 2025?
Anyone with their ear to the ground on interior design — yes, pun intended — will have noticed a recent shift towards brighter, more patterned rugs. But it's the type of weave we're choosing that marks the biggest change. Rather than plush, high-pile, and tufted styles, rug trends in 2025 are leaning more towards flatwoven styles that are durable and easy to clean.
