Trend alert: rugs with relief

A rug with relief is perhaps not the first thing you think of, but they're really cool. A relief pattern in a rug gives more depth. The great advantage of these rugs is that they are often plain, which makes them easy to combine with other elements in your home.

Types of relief rugs

There are many types of rugs with relief, from jute, wool to velvet and viscose. Relief rugs in velvet in particular are immensely popular. A relief pattern of, for example, wave shapes gives a rug a playful character, but there are also relief rugs with strict lines. The layered structure of high and low areas creates a depth effect, a sort of three-dimensional effect.

How is relief created in a rug?

There are relief rugs of different depths. The depth of the relief is determined during weaving. There are two ways of creating this three-dimensional effect. If it's a woven rug, smaller loops are created in certain sections. This means these sections are lower in the rug. If it's a tufted rug, some sections are cut deeper.

Do you have a busy room? Then a plain rug often works best here. In such cases, try a solid-coloured rug without a pattern but with relief! Look for example between the rugs of FRAAI collections. This adds a subtle touch to your interior. Especially in sleek, modern interior styles, this type of rug is a good choice.

Your living style and relief rugs

Relief rugs are also available with vintage medallion or Aztec patterns. This means relief rugs suit all kinds of living styles. We even have Scandinavian rugs with relief. Due to the popularity of these patterns, they are available in all imaginable colours. From ochre yellow, green to black and white. You can keep it as playful, active or subtle as you want!