Architectural Digest February 2017

When it comes to floor coverings, sometimes more is more. Layering rugs offers an easy way to add color and pattern to a room or to experiment with trends without investing in a large carpet. Durable sisals topped with vibrant textiles work well in family-friendly spaces, high-traffic areas, or sprawling rooms, while an artful arrangement of antique carpets puts a modern spin on the traditional pieces. From Ralph Lauren’s elegant living room at his country estate to designer Michael S. Smith’s contemporary California family room, these inspiring spaces from the AD archives show how a mix of floor coverings can add character and versatility to rooms both indoors and out.

In the bedroom of his Manhattan apartment, designer David Kleinberg topped carpeting from Patterson, Flynn & Martin with a Moroccan-style rug by Doris Leslie Blau.

Photo: Eric Piasecki

 This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of Architectural Digest