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Devin Toolen

I Asked Designers What Rug Colors They Don't Want to See Anymore in 2025 (and What They'd Style Instead)

A living room with a large purple couch, two tan accent chairs, a low and long black coffee table, and a cream accent rug with subtle color details.

Rugs, famously said, have the power to tie a whole room together. But choose the wrong color, style, or pattern, and your entire scheme can go awry. Because of this, it's crucial to know the rugs going out of style in 2025 — so I asked designers.

Yes, they can anchor a space, but as interior designer Manuela Hamilford tells me, "a rug is a missed design opportunity if it fades into the background; it should contribute something to the space." And that's certainly the case when you look at the latest rug trends, where irregular shapes and bold colors reign supreme.

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