Published September 2025 | Updated September 2025
When designers return to a weave time and again, it’s not by accident. Certain rugs capture the perfect balance of aesthetics and performance—they anchor rooms beautifully while standing up to real life. In this post, we’ve rounded up our design clients’ top five favorites across our collections, including natural fibers, synthetic sisals, outdoor options, wools, and commercial-grade standouts. These are the textures designers can’t stop specifying, plus a few “Fresh Finds” that deserve a moment in the spotlight.
Natural Fiber Favorites
Natural fibers have a timeless appeal. With their organic textures and earthy tones, these rugs bring warmth, depth, and authenticity to any space. Plus, their neutral colorways offer an endless canvas for design. From the refined texture of a bouclé to the chunky pile of a tiger-eye structure, natural fibers set the foundation for interiors that feel both grounded and elevated.
The Shortlist
1. LIVOS
Why Designers Love It: A classic sisal with understated elegance. Livos’ fine bouclé weave and natural hues make it a favorite, especially in modern and mid-century modern design styles.
2. MUNICH
Why Designers Love It: Chunky sisal yarns, a tiger-eye structure, and duotone weft yarns deliver dimension and character. This handsome, durable weave is a versatile foundation for any space.
3. CALYPSO
Why Designers Love It: Seagrass’ smooth yet unrefined fibers ground living rooms and bedrooms with organic warmth. A great match for coastal or traditional interiors.
4. BARBUDA
Why Designers Love It: Thick, braided jute adds character to floors, creating a soft and rustic foundation. Think boho chic living room or a minimalist yet cozy bedroom.
5. VASHON
Why Designers Love It: This stain-resistant sisal combines a classic herringbone pattern with modern stain protection—a crisp, tailored look designers love for adding subtle pattern with everyday practicality.
Synthetic Sisal Rugs
Synthetic sisals capture the timeless look of natural fiber rugs with the added benefit of worry-free performance. Made from modern fibers, these weaves resist stains, moisture, and heavy wear, making them a favorite for busy households and commercial projects alike. Designers love them for delivering natural texture without the maintenance.
The Shortlist
1. WINTHROP
Why Designers Love It: The beauty of thick synthetic sisal yarns combined with ECONYL® resilience means Winthrop handles busy households with ease, making it a go-to for family rooms and high-traffic zones.
2. MEDINA
Why Designers Love It: A faux-sisal take on the timeless bouclé structure, Medina is favored for its natural texture and worry-free performance. A perfect pair to modern farmhouse interiors.
3. PERTH
Why Designers Love It: Perth’s herringbone pattern and indoor–outdoor durability make it a designer favorite for bringing refined texture to urban chic and transitional interior styles.
4. LYRA
Why Designers Love It: With ribbed rows and subtly irregular horizontal lines, this Japandi-inspired weave in soft rPET fibers brings designers the minimalist warmth and organic texture that define the style.
5. PADDINGTON
Why Designers Love It: From the Terasa Collection, Paddington’s jumbo bouclé structure and indoor–outdoor versatility adds bold, textural comfort to casual and contemporary spaces.
FRESH FINDS
Oasis: A natural-look basket weave in soft gray tones, Oasis offers carefree polypropylene performance with a rope-like texture designers love for coastal and nautical-inspired spaces.
Outdoor | Anywhere Rugs
Outdoor | Anywhere rugs are designed to blur the line between inside and out, bringing style and comfort to patios, porches, and sunrooms. Woven from resilient fibers that stand up to weather and wear, they deliver carefree performance without sacrificing design.
The Shortlist
1. STRATA
Why Designers Love It: Strata from Rols offers vibrant colorways and patterns, making it is easy to find the right look for a patio or a pool deck. Made from recycled PET, Strata adds a soft layer to hard surfaces.
2. BOWEN
Why Designers Love It: This synthetic sisal brings a natural look to floors, with soft fibers in neutral colors. Contract rated, Bowen moves easily between indoor and outdoor spaces, residential or commercial.
3. POOLSIDE
Why Designers Love It: A chic braided weave crafted from recycled vinyl yarns, Poolside combines eco-friendly luxury with fade resistance and durability indoors or out.
5. TERRA SAHARA
Why Designers Love It: With its basketweave structure and earthy tones, Terra Sahara delivers texture and style in a high-performance flatweave built to thrive indoors and out.
FRESH FINDS
Gold Coast: A bold plaid pattern, textured ridges, and multi-tonal colors strike a statement in a durable poly silk that performs beautifully indoors or out. Plus, it’s extra-wide—perfect for large area rugs.
Wool & Wool Blend Favorites
Wool is prized for its inherent qualities: soft and insulating, beautiful yet durable, and renewable. Blended with other fibers or used on its own, wool brings warmth and sophistication to interiors. Designers love wool for the way it balances luxury with longevity, making it a staple across both classic and contemporary projects.
The Shortlist
1. tretford®
Why Designers Love It: Beloved by designers for its ribbed texture and rich color palette, tretford® combines cashmere goat hair and wool into a surface that’s as durable as it is distinctive. Offered in both roll and Interlife Tile, it adapts easily to everything from residential installations to modular commercial projects.
2. WILLINGDON
Why Designers Love It: Handwoven from pure wool by GoodWeave™-certified artisans, Willingdon offers plush luxury, renewable materials, and a versatile palette that brings sustainable elegance to any interior.
3. CORNWALL
Why Designers Love It: A distinctive crenellated pattern and soft colorways make Cornwall a refined choice for adding character to any space. Pure New Zealand wool is handloomed into an extra-wide format, ideal for large custom rugs or wall-to-wall installations.
4. DEERFIELD
Why Designers Love It: Deerfield’s modern linear pattern, delightful loops, and nature-inspired palette bring depth and softness underfoot, offering designers a blend of plush wool comfort and sustainable style.
5. MANDALAY SILK
Why Designers Love It: Lustrous silk and fine merino wool come together in Mandalay Silk from Jacaranda, a handwoven masterpiece with a velvety sheen and a palette of calming hues that elevate both contemporary and classic interiors.
FRESH FINDS
Topanga: Handloomed from wool, jute, and poly silk, Topanga’s heathered yarns and organic coastal vibe create a soft, multicolored surface that brings relaxed charm to large gathering spaces.
Commercial Grade Rugs
When it comes to commercial spaces, specifiers and designers look for rugs that balance style with serious performance. Durability, stain resistance, and ease of maintenance are essential, but so is a design-forward aesthetic that enhances lobbies, offices, hotels, and other high-traffic environments. These commercial-grade favorites below prove that performance flooring can still deliver texture, color, and character worthy of the most refined projects.
The Shortlist
1. WHIDBEY STAIN-RESISTANT SISAL
Why Designers Love It: This bouclé sisal from the SisalPlus family combines the natural beauty of sisal with advanced stain resistance, giving designers a contract-grade option that’s as practical as it is timeless.
2. LANGLEY SYNTHETIC SISAL
Why Designers Love It: Part of the SynSisal® family, Langley reimagines the classic tiger-eye structure in a durable, stain-resistant weave that brings natural-inspired texture to high-traffic spaces.
3. MAYA GRADIENT INDOOR | OUTDOOR
Why Designers Love It: From the Rols collection, Maya Gradient pairs a sophisticated herringbone structure with recycled PET fibers, offering designers a sustainable and durable option for indoor, outdoor, and commercial use.
4. BADOLI LUXURY WOOL
Why Designers Love It: Handwoven from a 50/50 blend of wool and TENCEL™, Badoli’s multi-level loop design and heathered tones create a sleek, modern texture that’s both sustainable and durable enough for heavy-traffic spaces.
5. SISAL TILE MODULAR CARPET
Why Designers Love It: With their fine bouclé texture and natural tones, Sisal Tiles deliver the classic look of sisal in a versatile, durable format that’s easy to install for both commercial and residential projects.
FRESH FINDS
FLEXIBEL™: This German-engineered modular carpet system, crafted from ECONYL® and nylon, offers a wide range of styles and colors and installs easily with the LiftBAC® system, giving designers a durable, versatile solution for high-traffic spaces.
Final Thoughts
Across naturals, synthetics, wool, outdoor, and commercial categories, these designer favorites capture the quality and style our clients rely on. They’ve earned their place as customer favorites for good reason—timeless looks paired with lasting performance. If the perfect fit for your needs isn’t listed above, our team is ready to help you find it.
