Kim Cornelison
31.07.2024 - 15:37 / bhg.com / Christianna Silva
Ruggable
The largest surfaces in most homes—and thus the spaces where you can make the biggest impact on the overall feel of the room—are the floors and walls. Painting walls a new color or swapping out a rug can change the entire look of a space, so it’s important to know exactly how to use those surfaces to support your vision for your home.
When it comes to that all-important floorspace, Ruggable is a pretty great way to do just that—and now that it’s launching its second limited-edition rug collaboration with color authority Pantone, it’s easier than ever to create a space with a cohesive look and feel. Pantone is widely known for its annual Color of the Year predictions—the most recent of which was Peach Fuzz—and it’s expanding its partnership with Ruggable to bring more expert-curated colors to homes everywhere.
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“At Ruggable, we believe that color has the power to impact your mood, energy, and creativity, and are excited to launch our full Pantone collection to bring its creative approach to design to our customers’ homes,” Jenna Habayeb, the CMO of Ruggable, said in a press release. “Using the concept of color theory, our collection features three unique trend stories of varying hues to invoke different moods and to provide an outlet for artistic expression in the home.”
The collection features loads of rugs with designs built on a palette of three classic Pantone shades. Pale Peach is from Pantone’s Digital Cozy category, and it’s exactly what you’d think—soft and inviting, serene, and perfect for a summery space that still, somehow, maintains some coziness. Kelp Forest, from Pantone’s Retro category, is a deeper, darker, and more sophisticated color. It adds character to rugs with dynamic shapes and
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