Fresh off of a year of buzzy collaborations, including its highly coveted Barbie drop back in May, Ruggable returns with a new collection in partnership with Architectural Digest designed in collaboration with some of the industry’s rising interior design stars.
Ruggable, a Los Angeles–based home brand known for its washable offerings, is releasing an eclectic assortment of rugs with AD—16 stylish and functional styles that suit multiple lifestyles and aesthetics. The collection incorporates designers’ unique aesthetic perspectives with the functionality of Ruggable’s practical, TikTok-favorite tapestries.
Behind the newly launched styles are eight interior design studios, all handpicked by AD. Previously spotlighted as New American Voices, these emerging talents in the industry are remixing tradition and reimagining the concept of home. Consumers can expect sleek modern rugs from Aymee Kuhlman and Molly Kidd of Light and Dwell, Hema Persad of Sagrada Studio, David Quarles IV of Studio 417, Jessica Jubelirer, Leann Conquer and Alexis Tompkins of Chroma, Matt McKay, Michael Hilal, and Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters of Forbes Masters.
According to Alison Levasseur, global interiors and garden director of AD, each designer on the roster contributed two exclusive pieces to the collection. “At AD we understand the importance of supporting talent from the ground up, so we tapped eight interior design studios from past New American Voices honorees to collaborate on our new Ruggable x Architectural Digest collection,” she says. “Inspirations came from art, architecture, and nature—and the results are 16 beautiful floor coverings in a range of styles.”
Light and Dwell’s deep roots in the Pacific Northwest led to subtle, earthy hues and simplistic patterns that are well suited for minimalist homes. Jessica Jubelirer, who calls Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, and Palm Beach home, also brings a refined yet relaxed look through an amalgamation of neutral woven textiles and geometric shapes.
Some designs are bolder and louder, as seen in the offering by Studio 417’s David Quarles IV, a Memphis-based creator channeling his Tennessee roots through vibrant touches. Meanwhile, Sagrada Studio’s Hema Persad touches on the unique imperfections of Moroccan interiors and architecture, while Monet Masters and Tavia Forbes pay homage to eccentric Jamaican influences and Matt McKay juxtaposes Brazilian brutalism and Bauhaus into two trippy, trompe l’oeil pieces.
Unsurprisingly, the designs from the San Fransico–based makers—Chroma’s Alexis Tompkins and Leann Conquer, and Michael Hilal—are drenched with touches of California. Chroma plays around with slightly moody, contemporary signatures, and Hilal blends groovy yet vintage elements for a quietly chic feel.