Fashion and interiors have a complicated but undeniably symbiotic relationship. While fashion trends tend to move more quickly than interior design trends, runways are a key informant of what's new in the home space. Prabal Gurung's latest collection with Rugs USA demonstrates the power of bringing the two forces together.
According to the press release, the celebrity home decor collection is the first instance of the rug giant collaborating with a fashion designer. Known for his use of color and celebration of modern luxury, Prabal Gurung was a natural fit for working with Rugs USA. The collection's vision is 'West Meets East,' uniting Gurung's passions for both New York and Nepal. Designs feature muted tones, blurred lines, and nature-inspired motifs.
Aside from celebrating Gurung's heritage, the designs are a key element of a nature-inspired decor scheme. Gurung tells Homes & Gardens exclusively: 'I'm particularly excited about this collection because it's inspired by nature, and that's where I get almost all my inspiration for my runway shows. I love the concept of bringing the outside in, and helping you create a place of solitude and calm in your own home is super special to me.' The relaxed colors and shaded shapes of the looks evoke this feeling of stepping into complete tranquility.
Despite the highly versatile nature of the collection, it still emerges with a strong sense of Gurung's personality and design sensibility throughout. Any fan of his clothing would immediately recognize these rugs as his work. Gurung states: 'For this collaboration with Rugs USA, I took inspiration from two concepts – my homeland, Nepal, and the place where I found myself, New York. Blending Nepal's mysticism and magic with New York's pragmatism, we created a line of rugs that are colorful, textural, and vibrant, but also play beautifully with neutrals. I'm so excited for customers to be able to style and live with these pieces in their homes.' Decorating with rugs has never been so appealing.
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Though every rug in the collection is stunning, here are a few of H&G's editors' favorite pieces from the Prabal Gurung x Rugs USA collaboration. Plus, every piece is currently 15% off, so there's no better time to invest.
Upholster your floors in style with this blue and cream textural piece that would look stunning in a neutral room.
These deconstructed stripes make a bold impact on a beige base. The look is just as stunning as the feel underfoot.
The unique shape and colors of this rug is the perfect brightening accent for any bedroom or living room. A smaller size would work well in a large entryway.
Stripes and dots come together in this innovative design. Fringe on the edges bring textural interest
This washable beige rug can add a touch of nature to your home in an artistic way with the painted mountain pattern.
This muted, blurred pattern adds the beauty of painting to any home in the form of a gorgeous textile
Given their versatility, styling Gurung's designs is excessively easy. The subtlety of each pattern can fit easily into an existing decor scheme without changing much. Gurung's bolder patterns like the irregularly shaped Greenwich Abstract Wool Rug would be the perfect neutral living room rug for adding a hint of contrast and visual intrigue. Especially if you feel your space is missing something, a fashion-forward rug is perfect for bringing in texture and pattern stylishly in a way that won't overwhelm the rest of your home.
We tend to think of fashion and interior design as completely distinct, but collaborations like Prabal Gurung's collection with Rugs USA prove this couldn't be further from the truth. Transcending categories by bringing your favorites designers into your home can only produce stunning results.
