# Floor-Covering Mashups Kymo Brings a Virtual Idea to a Real World Objects with Mashup Carpets By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashup-carpets References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/015372.php) & [kymo.de](http://www.kymo.de/) Mashup carpets are an idea that could only have taken off with the simultaneous rise of the idea of the mashup. Design company [Kymo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revvind-collection) took [vintage rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massimo-copenhagen) -- oriental rugs, mostly -- and recreated them into modern decor. The result is modern, beautiful and just a little dirty. Mashup carpets are not only cool, they're earth-friendly. Raw materials that get reused after their previous incarnation help ensure [less trash and less consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-area-rug). **Implications** - In today's industry, there are many consumers who seek products with boast contemporary and vintage qualities. Businesses that can incorporate signature styles with modern design will experience favorable results. Such products will likely satisfy the often contradictory consumer demands within society today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mashup Carpets:** Unique carpet designs that blend vintage and modern styles. - **Earth-friendly Design:** Products made from recycled materials to reduce waste and consumption. - **Contemporary/vintage Fusion:** Creating products that combine both modern and vintage aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Innovative carpet designs for modern decor. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Companies that focus on creating products using recycled materials. - **Home Furnishings:** Creating furniture and decor items that appeal to consumers seeking contemporary and vintage styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Luxury Utlity Artful Floorwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revvind-collection.md) - [Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-carpets.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Dynamic Bold Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eley-kishimoto.md) - [Patterned Retro Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-newstalgia.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Geometric Pastel-Colored Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loggia-multicolored.md)