# Colorful Geometric Carpets The New Friends for Anthropologie Collection is Fresh and Contemporary By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-friends-for-anthropologie References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/geometric-rugs-new-friends-anthropologie/) & [new-friends.us](http://www.new-friends.us/) The New Friends for [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-1) collection is comprised of modern carpet designs. Although at first glance they might look very traditional in the overall shape and patterns, upon closer inspection it is clear that there was a contemporary direction behind their overall appearance. First of all, there is a significant concentration on bright colors and [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle). Secondly, the New Friends for Anthropologie carpet collection boast playful details that include a [half-shag finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug-design) and abstract visuals. Design Milk points out, "The duo brings a fresh, contemporary approach to such a traditional craft and the results will make you swoon." People will be tempted to give their floor a face lift with these vibrant and clean designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bright-colored Carpets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of vibrant, contemporary carpets that incorporate bold colors and geometric shapes. - **Abstract Carpet Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create abstract carpet designs that feature playful details and a modern, half-shag finish. - **Contemporary Carpet Craft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional carpet-making techniques with a fresh, contemporary approach to create visually stunning designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce contemporary carpet designs to the home furnishings industry, capturing the market demand for vibrant and modern floor coverings. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with interior designers to incorporate bright-colored, abstract carpets into contemporary living spaces, redefining the style norms. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink the traditional carpet-making process to accommodate the production of visually appealing, geometric-patterned carpets that align with modern design trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Woven Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagga-icon.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Lifestyle-Themed Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotidiana.md) - [Patterned Retro Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-newstalgia.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md) - [Opulent Area Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-1.md) - [Dynamic Bold Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eley-kishimoto.md) - [Abstract Geometric Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle.md)