This week’s rug news includes new rug offerings from Annie Selke, Ettitude and rug pad company UnderItAll, along with a design contest from Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather and Fabric.
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Annie Selke has just added several new introductions to the company’s Marie Flanigan collection.
The Houston-based designer said that rich textures, cozy neutrals and sophisticated details stand out in her new collaboration with Annie Selke. Known for her timeless elegance with modern elements, Flanigan created the collection with a refined yet inviting atmosphere.
The new rugs include:
Hudson hand-loomed knotted rug – A plush indoor performance rug that’s crafted with an elegant, marled effect and loom-knotted for durability. The rug comes in five colorways, including Pacific, Desert Sage, Plaster, Kelp and Dune.
Heights handwoven wool rug – Create the illusion of layers with this chunky flatwoven wool rug. Featuring offset ladder stripes made from wool and cotton fibers, the rug is hand-loomed by artisans using a traditional dhurrie weave. It’s available in the Denim, Charcoal and Natural colorways.
Ronan Ikat handwoven wool rug – This wool and cotton kilim rug is lightweight and features a vertical ikat pattern and a chic fringe finish, with a flatweave that brings just the right amount of texture. The rug is available in the gray and natural colorways.
Hicks hand-knotted wool rug – Featuring a sumptuous, high-low texture and an abstract, tonal pattern that’s modern yet cozy, this rug is hand-knotted, then hand-sheared for an extra plush feel. The wool is undyed and natural and is available in the natural colorway.
Tory hand-knotted wool rug – Showcasing ivory and pewter blue stripes in a plush high-low weave, this rug brings rich texture and dimension. Soft underfoot and accented with bohemian braided tassels, it’s both comfortable and visually striking. It’s available in the gray/ivory and pewter blue colorways.
In addition to rugs, the new Marie Flanigan pieces include wallpaper, bedding and accents.
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Sustainable textile brand Ettitude has entered the rug category for the first time. The company’s Luxe CleanBamboo PLNTwood rugs are produced in Peru using the company’s patented CleanBamboo fibers.
This hand-loomed luxury rug is made with sustainable materials and has solid and two-tone colorways. The new rugs support Ettitude’s commitment to low-impact production.
Available in three sizes, 3×5, 5×7 and 7×9, the rugs range in price from $569 to $3,309. They come in three solid colorways, including Stone, Brass (shown here) and Forest along with three two-tone colorways, including Stone/Brass, Fern/Forest and Forest/Stone.
Ettitude also produces luxury bedding and bath linens made of bamboo. Created in Australia in 2014 by Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey, the company became a Certified B Corp. in 2021 and in 2023 launched a re-commerce program to give new life to lightly used products.
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UnderItAll, a maker of luxury rug pads, has introduced a new custom-cut, scissorless and odorless rug pad. The pad’s exclusive folding technique not only reduces packaging and freight costs, the company said, but also streamlines the installation process for interior designers.
“Let’s be honest—nobody likes cutting rug pads,” said John Thompson, UnderItAll founder. “For that reason, our patented solution empowers designers to focus on what they do best—creating beautiful spaces—while we take care of what’s underneath.”
For the upcoming High Point Market, designers will have the opportunity to experience the innovation firsthand with live deonstrations at High Point’s Showplace in the first-floor lobby from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from April 25th through April 28th. Thompson and COO Pete Trimboli will showcase how UnderItAll’s scissorless solution saves both time and money.
“As a trade-only supplier, we’re committed to making the design process smoother and more enjoyable for professionals, while offering a rug pad solution that is unlike anything available in the market,” said Trimboli.
Attendees who register for a trade account at High Point Market will receive a free sample set.
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Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric
has kicked off its third annual Furniture Design Contest, calling on interior designers to submit their dream lounge chair for a chance to win a prototype produced by Jamie Stern.
Running now through April 27 and open to all professional designers in the United States and Canada, Jamie Stern encourages participants to embrace their creativity and craft their ideal upholstered chair, whether it be a twist on a classic silhouette or a unique sculptural shape.
All entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of three award-winning design professionals: Silvia Castañeda, associate and senior designer at Rockwell Group Los Angeles Studio; Patricia Lopez, principal at Baskerville; and Sara Talleux, associate principal at KTGY Chicago.
Two grand prize winners selected by the judges will receive a fully upholstered, finished prototype of their design, with the potential for their piece to be produced and sold through Jamie Stern.
“Now in our third year of hosting the contest, we’ve seen incredible work come from both long-established and new professionals alike,” said Jamie Stern, founder of Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric. “We’re excited to continue to foster innovation in design.”
Celebrating 40 years in 2025, Jamie Stern offers carpets, in-house furniture, leather and fabric designs.
