Home & Interiors

  Soft Neutrals In our opinion, there are two main scenarios in which a neutral rug would be most appropriate. Firstly, in a room that is bursting with vivid colour, perhaps one with a sofa or curtains in particularly daring shade. As having two large entities of colour side by side can be somewhat overwhelming, a plain neutral rug can offer the ideal solution, providing a base to support and frame pieces of statement furniture. It can add an air of calm, and pale colours can create the illusion of space and light. Furthermore, neutral rugs give you freedom to replace accent items in the room easy in the knowledge that the rug will still look as beautiful as ever. Another situation in which a neutral rug would be a wise choice, is in a room that is completely decorated in soft neutrals. Layering slightly different tones of greys or beiges has become a popular method of interior decoration, and a brightly coloured rug in a space such as this would look dreadfully out of place. When...

Every bespoke rug project at Bazaar Velvet has its own unique and exciting back story. Each brings an original array of fresh inspirations, new challenges and happy surprises. One of these such projects was with renowned Architecture and Interior practice  Carr and Poth . They came to us with a brief for an edgy bespoke rug to be placed in a modern Marylebone home. Their California based client had recently purchased this London base with help of popular US television programme ‘House Hunters’. The projects aim was to harness the client’s enthusiasm for the city and her fun and vibrant personality. At the centre of the home was a large open plan living area with high ceilings, large windows and a vast expanse of white rubber flooring. This blank canvas was a complete dream for designer Laura at Carr and Poth, as well as the design team at Bazaar Velvet. Laura recognized the opportunity to use a statement rug, and sought out Bazaar Velvet to create this for her. Our subsequent des...

Geometric rugs have been a firm favorite of style-conscious homeowners for many decades. Modern and elegant, this timeless style is constantly reinvented. Changes to the scale and color of a design can give a pattern a hugely different aesthetic, from quiet and subdued to bold and brash. The number of geometric designs available on the market is always increasing as designers strive to meet demands for fresh on-trend pieces, yet the roots of these designs can often be traced back hundreds if not thousands of years, with early geometric motifs being dated at 5000 years old.  Geometric rugs have been created for thousands of years with many different areas of the world having their own interpretation. One of the most famous is Northwest Persia, with many designs featuring obvious rectilinear geometry. However, the term geometry is not only confined to designs with straight lines, but also those with medallions, scrolls and arabesques.  All of these require precis...

No type of  contemporary rug  design holds quite the same mass appeal of striped rugs. They have a clean, simple aesthetic yet are enriched with a sense of fun that can really lift a room. There are numerous different styles of striped rug on the market, as this basic design lends itself to a very wide range of rug constructions; from inexpensive machine made rugs, to hand woven kelims and luxurious hand knotted rugs . Striped rugs can vary greatly in design too, with thinner stripes giving a more subtle, textural feel, and wider stripes making more of a statement. Striped rugs have been popular choices for interiors for hundreds of years. Find out more about more about what makes them so special. Traditional Striped Rugs – The Kelim A kelim, or flatweave, is a type of rug that is woven with only warp and weft threads and no pile. This style of rug dates back to ancient times, and was used by tribal and nomadic people all over the world due to its light flexible nature and eas...

From the ancient Mughal Empire came some of the most magnificent and attractive traditional carpets ever seen. Influences from Islamic art to Persian-Chinese textiles blend with Indian Hindu origins to create a very naturalistic design associated with Mughal tapestries. At the Velvet Bazaar, we are proud to say that we now keep specimens of this extraordinary art form in our showroom in London. Perhaps the most important figure in the history of the Mughal carpet was Emperor Shah Jahan. He continued to expand the already thriving Mughal Empire in the 17th century and cemented his image of prosperity and success. His influence on the arts and architecture of the time cannot be underestimated as he was the driving force behind the construction of the Taj Mahal - arguably the most iconic building in all of India. Over time, the Mughal Empire spread from the steppes of Asia across the Indian subcontinent from Pakistan and Afghanistan to Bengal. The city of Lahore in Pakistan is currently ...

Designer bedroom rug ideas are the perfect way to add warmth and softness to a quiet space. Bedrooms with hard floors run the risk of freezing cold, but the right carpet can bring instant comfort under your feet and help drown out the noise. Apart from having practical benefits, rugs and rugs are a great way to add personality to an interior. As a private and personal space, it's important that our bedroom reflects our tastes and is a place we love - adding a rug is a great way to achieve that as it is available in an endless selection of colors, fabrics, materials and samples. available. Choosing bedroom rug ideas is part of the fun of any bedroom because there are so many designs. Placing a small, deep rug next to the bed is a brilliant bedroom floor idea to get some warmth under your feet. Or, a larger rug can instantly change the look and feel of a room. Depending on their size and placement, they can be used instead of bedroom rugs to unify or zone a space and can be a great ...

In recent years, "repainted" or "color reformed" carpets have become a highly desirable part of the interior. The mix of retro and contemporary rugs has captured the imaginations of interior designers and creative homeowners, and their popularity shows no sign of fading. This beautiful rug continues to adorn the floors of various room styles, from minimalist rooms inspired by Scandinavia to more formal decor spaces with a classic touch. However, like many popular trends, poor-quality copies find their way onto the market from time to time. It's a sad departure, as the piece lacks not only the charm and history of a completely painted retro rug but also its strength and durability. The story behind the painted retro rug is very interesting. Each piece comes to life as a traditional Persian rug and is instantly recognizable in red, blue, and ivory colors. Usually, the pieces are around fifty years old, with varying degrees of wear and tear. At Bazaar Velvet we us...