# Unconventional Carpets – The 'Dialogue' Carpet Invites You To Relax And Play The 'Dialogue' Carpet Invites You To Relax And Play By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-dialogue-carpet-relax-play-interact References: [patricksemaan](http://www.patricksemaan.com/projektcyan/?p=623) & [anelykke](http://www.anelykke.com/index.php?LANG=UK&SKIP=YEP) If you ever hoped for a more inviting [flooring solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flotex), this is definitely your stop: the Dialogue carpet by by Ane Lykke. By using lavish textiles and a large-scale layer, the inspired artist aims to draw in people and allow them to lose themselves in relaxation, amusement and interaction with each other. The over-grown design departs from the practical function of carpets and aspires to become more of a social affair than a mere step-on and move-on home accessory. I guess you can do without quite a few of your expensive furniture by purchasing this [fluffy floor ornament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revvind-collection); so it is probably ideal for [apartment renting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment): spread out to stay and wrap up to go, plus a couple of tables and stands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Social Carpets:** Creating carpets that foster social interaction and relaxation. - **Interactive Flooring:** Exploring carpets that provide amusement and interaction. - **Alternative Home Accessories:** Designing unconventional home accessories that redefine functionality and purpose. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Incorporating innovative carpet designs into interior spaces. - **Hospitality:** Implementing interactive flooring solutions in hotels and resorts. - **Home Decor:** Offering alternative home accessories that cater to changing consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Comfortable Inclusive Carpet Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulyss.md) - [Materiality-Focused Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-rhizomes.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Artfully Playful Morphed Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exodus.md)