7 Ways Beni Ourain Rugs Create a Room

Diamond-patterned rugs, popular in the mid-20th century, traditionally made from wool by the people of Beni Ourain, Morocco, now grace our floors and look as stylish as ever. Check out these rooms and see how to work from your home.

1. As a supporting role. This room is all wallpaper, so it needs a floor covering that won’t compete. Beni Ourain rugs feature monochromatic tones and simple geometric designs. The minimalist style allows the bold purple pattern on the wall to be the central focus of the room.

The wooden floors are painted white to blend in with the tones of the carpet, forming a neutral basis for the vivid design above.

2. Be the star of the show. In the predominantly white room design, the Beni Ourain rug does more than just play a supporting role. Its white background echoes its surroundings, but its stark black pattern is striking.

3. Give directions. The designers of this chic living room made the most of the patterns of the Beni Ourain rug. The zigzag design directs the eye through the center of the symmetrical furniture layout to the vivid artwork on the mantelpiece.

Also notice how the medieval chairs echo the triangles on the floor.

4. Provide geometry. In this stylish space, the designer arranged a series of prints, each with an elongated black frame, that served as the wall of the gallery. The edges of the frame echo and accentuate the lines on the Beni Ourain carpet, ensuring that the geometric design is not overlooked.

5. As a layer of warmth. It’s not just the simple pattern that makes Beni Ourain rugs pleasing to the eye; Pair it with a soft-touch pillow to make the most of its comfort.

These designers chose Moroccan wedding blanket pillows as the perfect complement to the rug, creating a cozy, relaxing atmosphere.

6. As a versatile neutral color. Teens’ bedrooms need practical storage, neutral colors that can be updated as their kids grow, and a comfortable feeling of hanging out with friends.

These designers achieved this, and the Beni Ourain rug was the key to the room’s success. The black and white design goes well with anything, and the soft texture makes it a comfortable lying surface.

7. Divide the area. This open-plan kitchen and living area is almost entirely decorated in cool grey, black, and white. However, the living area gives a sense of intimacy and coziness, as it is defined by warm wooden benches and soft-touch Beni Ourain rugs.