For the first time in 23 years of creating gorgeous hides, Kyle Bunting is now expanding his lush rug offerings with two new materials: wool and silk. “It’s not a line as much as it is a capability,” Bunting observes. “Everything that our clients know Kyle Bunting for can now be specified in wool, silk and hide.”
The designer knew he wanted to translate his expertise to the new material options, going beyond conventional flat carpets. “We thought that our take on wool and silk should embrace the fundamental lines found in our hides,” he muses. “We wanted to do more of what we love.”
This vision comes to life in the details: Seams are emphasized, and heights vary in artful patterns, creating a play of texture and light. The company, which has a whopping 150 different colors used in hide, has expanded its palette to more than 300 hues for the new materials. In addition, Bunting’s team has been testing its mastery by making wool and silk prototypes of iconic designs from the brand’s archives. “We have about eight collections that we’ll be releasing over the next 12 to 18 months,” the designer teases. An extra plus for homeowners: Just like the company’s famed rugs, the new options have nonslip backs.
