Inside an Interior Designer’s Mind: Selecting the Perfect Rug for a Space

You may remember Paige Loperfido, Founder and Principal Designer of the award-winning Decor & More Design Studio, and our very first featured designer. Known for her layered, livable interiors and thoughtful attention to detail, Paige has a knack for choosing pieces that don’t just complete a room—they anchor it.

Today, we’re thrilled to share Paige’s top design picks featuring The Perfect Rug for 2025, along with the why behind her selections. Because when it comes to interior design, a rug is never just a rug.

Featured in this photo: Pinnacle Rug

“For this home office, we chose Pinnacle in ‘Frost.’ We wanted something high performance with energetic pets in the home, while still looking luxe and bright.”

That single decision perfectly captures the balance this space was designed to achieve. A home office should feel polished and inspiring, but it also needs to work hard especially in a home shared with pets.

Pinnacle in “Frost” delivers on both fronts. Its high-performance construction makes it an ideal choice for a room that sees daily use, paws included. From playful energy to everyday wear, the rug is designed to handle real life without compromising its appearance.

What we love most about this choice is how effortlessly it blends practicality with elegance. The rug grounds the office, complements surrounding finishes, and proves that performance-driven design can still feel elevated.

This home office is a reminder that smart design isn’t about choosing between beauty and function it’s about finding pieces that give you both.

Featured in this photo: Cloudscape Rug

“We liked the striped pattern of the Cloudscape in ‘Fossil’ rug, as it gave a slightly masculine look with the charcoal accents. The wool makeup provides great durability for this room that gets a lot of sun.”

The result is a rug that balances form and function effortlessly. It anchors the room with confidence, enhances the overall design, and stands up to the environmental demands of the space.

This is a perfect example of how thoughtful material selection and intentional patterning come together to create a design that not only looks good but lasts.

Featured in this photo: Glimmer Rug

“For this sunroom, we chose Glimmer in ‘Linen’ with a canvas border. This rug adds the perfect amount of texture with a subtle herringbone pattern, and the wool makeup ensures durability for a busy family.”

Sunrooms are meant to feel light, relaxed, and effortlessly inviting spaces where indoor comfort meets the ease of the outdoors. For this one, the design called for a rug that could enhance the airy atmosphere while standing up to daily family life. Glimmer in “Linen” was the ideal choice.

The soft, neutral tone creates a calm foundation that complements the natural light flooding the space. Its subtle herringbone pattern introduces just enough visual interest, adding texture without overwhelming the room. This quiet detail keeps the sunroom feeling layered and intentional, rather than overly styled.

The canvas border adds a tailored finish, framing the rug beautifully and giving it a polished yet casual feel perfect for a space designed for both lounging and gathering.

At its core, Paige Loperfido’s design philosophy reinforces what interior designers know to be true: a rug is a foundational layer, not a finishing afterthought. Each 2025 selection reflects a deliberate balance of scale, materiality, texture, and performance.  From high-traffic workspaces to sun-drenched rooms and family-friendly gathering areas, these rugs demonstrate how thoughtful choices elevate both function and form. When selected with intention, the right rug becomes the quiet anchor that brings cohesion, comfort, and timelessness to an interior.