# Abstract Scenic Rugs 'Take Me Back to Formentera' Recreates European Scenes on Floor Coverings By Amy Duong | Published 2018-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-me-back-to-formentera References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/take-me-back-to-formentera-rug-collection-by-cold-picnic/) & [coldpicnic](http://www.coldpicnic.com/about/) Last year, Phoebe Sung and Peter Buer embarked on their honeymoon and have were inspired by the [captivating location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii) to create their [collection of rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina) entitled 'Take Me Back to Formentera.' Combining forces, 'Cold Picnic' is the brainchild of the couple, who both have a background in fashion design; Sung worked as an apparel designer and Buer previously worked as a print designer. Being encompassed in warmth of summer and breathtaking views of one of the Balearic Islands within the west side of the Mediterranean Sea, the couple wanted to make their trip more memorable. In an attempt to bring the Mediterranean vibes right back into their own home in Brooklyn, they captured photographs on their island trip. Using the images to recall their visual memory, they were able to incorporate these visions into these [abstract, themed carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Scenic Rugs:** Opportunity for designers to create unique, visually captivating rugs that bring the essence of nature indoors. - **Recreational Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to cater to consumers' desire for travel-inspired pieces that evoke nostalgia and relaxation. - **Personalized Photo-based Products:** Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized products that incorporate customers' own vacation photos, creating sentimental value. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate abstract scenic rugs into their designs, creating unique and visually appealing spaces. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer a range of abstract scenic rugs that cater to consumers' desire for travel-inspired decor. - **Photo Printing and Framing:** Opportunity for photo printing and framing businesses to expand their product offerings to include personalized rugs, tapping into the growing demand for customized home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-collection.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Lifestyle-Themed Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotidiana.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Colourfully Woven Bath Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-mat-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md)