# Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings The 'DUNE' Rug Was Created by BUDDE and the Nando Studio By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/rug-or-chaise-budde-and-nando-studio-say-why-not-both/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rug-or-chaise-budde-and-nando-studio-say-why-not-both) & [budde.co](http://www.budde.co/)  The '[DUNE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-area-rug)' rug has been designed in collaboration between the Germany-based design studio [BUDDE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-x-seven) and the Cologne-based [Nando Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nando-studio) as a functional floor covering that will blur the lines between carpets and furniture. The furnishing is inspired by the desert landscape of rolling sand dunes and is finished in a variety of earthy tones that will call to mind the aesthetic of the sand. The carpet is parked with a chaise lounge section that is fully suitable for being sat in and evolves fluidly out of the flat rug section to further create an exotic aesthetic that encourages a person to sit close to the floor. The 'DUNE' rug is crafted with tufted merino wool to give it an ultra-soft yet breathable profile. Image Credit: [Saskia Kinast](https://instagram.com/saskia.kinast) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Desert-inspired Furnishings:** Drawing inspiration from natural landscapes, furnishings with desert aesthetics are merging beauty with functional design. - **Blurring Boundaries in Home Decor:** Furniture pieces that integrate multiple functions challenge traditional home decor layouts by incorporating multifunctionality. - **Hybrid Furniture Design:** Innovative designs that merge furniture with floor coverings offer a new category in home interiors that prioritizes space efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry is witnessing a shift as multifunctional furniture pieces redefine residential decor. - **Sustainable Textiles:** With an emphasis on eco-friendly materials, the sustainable textiles industry is expanding through the creation of innovative, breathable fabrics. - **Luxury Home Goods:** The luxury home goods industry is evolving with high-end, nature-inspired pieces that combine comfort and aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nando-studio.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [Demure Desert Landscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-collection-by-monica-armani.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Desert-Like 3D-Printed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-coffee-table.md) - [Artful Versatile Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina.md) - [Flat-Woven Undyed Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-collection.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Ancient Kilim-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doblecara.md)