Five key trends connect the rugs being showcased at COVER Connect New York 2026, from Modern Heritage and green to warm shades, flatweave textures and Bauhaus squares
Five key trends unite many of the rugs being showcased at COVER Connect New York 2026. Antique-inspired patterns are reimagined for contemporary interiors, while greens, warm shades, tactile flatweaves and Bauhaus-inspired geometry reflect some of the most compelling directions in rug design today.
Floral and lattice designs are eternally in season on rugs. What do they look like in 2026? In the main, the colours are warm neutrals and soft pastel shades to create harmonious floors.
Green Green interiors are here to stay. As the human eye has evolved to see more shades of green than any other colour, this hue has a special power to keep us entranced and relaxed. The perfect antidote to screentime? Greentime.
Rugs bring physical warmth to a space, so why not choose a colour palette symbolically sympathetic to their actual temperatureraising properties? These rugs are a nod to the warm shades trend.
Fantastic for textures, flatweaves offer faster flooring options than a hand-knotted piece, without compromising on style. Here are a few to look out for from five companies showing at COVER Connect New York.
A century ago, the Bauhaus reimagined the material world to reflect the unity of all the arts. Echoes of the school’s textile workshop’s modernist output are still heard today.
COVER Connect New York 2026 is just three weeks away, so be sure to register to secure your place and see these trends in person.
You can read more about COVER Connect New York article in our brand new issue, COVER 84.
Words by Libbi Kettle
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