A new direction for rugs

Cut-out rugs are shaping up to be an interiors favourite - and they prove that this piece can function as the star of the room

- Olivia Wolfe

Who would have thought a cut-out, irregular-shaped rug could be the perfect piece to complete a room? It seems having a little something missing is what adds a little something more. 'People are always seeking fresh design ideas, and cut-out rugs break away from the predictable rectangular format,' says Sergio Mannino, architect and founder of Sergio Mannino Studio. 'Their irregular shapes feel modern, allowing patterns and illustrations to take centre stage in a bold, expressive way.'