House Beautiful's interview with Jeremiah Brent discusses rugs and cushions inspired by New York's West Village. Neutral elements, familiar references, and unexpected textures form part of the collection's approach, including high-low pile influenced by cobblestones.

Choose Rug Texture with a Room's Longer-Term Style in Mind

For a compact living room, the useful idea is to consider how a rug can remain compatible as other furnishings change. Texture can provide character without depending on an entirely new color scheme. Treat the collection as a design reference and check the dimensions and care requirements of any rug being considered.