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10 Fresh Takes on Flokati Rugs

This shaggy, sink-your-tootsies-in rug style is staging a comeback

Lisa Frederick January 15, 2012

Houzz Contributor. After journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.

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Flokati rugs were white-hot in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but they have style and staying power that’s carried them beyond the Brady Bunch years. These luxuriant floor coverings feel delicious against your feet on a winter day, and they can instantly warm up an austere space or add a funky note to a traditional one. They’re the merest bit over-the-top, yet versatile enough to slip into a roomful of dignified antiques.

True flokati rugs are traditionally handwoven of wool in Greece, then soaked in water to fluff up the fibers. But there are also plenty of flokati-style floor coverings on the market offering just as much punch. Check out the ideas below — which ones capture your imagination?

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Contemporary Dining Room by Specht Novak Architects

Specht Novak Architects

A white rug pops against these dark wood floors, and flokati adds a soft, textural layer that works well with the organic feel of the space.

Victorian Bedroom by Adeeni Design Group

Adeeni Design Group

The free-form rug in this space dresses it down and adds a playful touch.

Victorian Closet by DHD Architecture and Interior Design

DHD Architecture and Interior Design

I'd never have thought of a flokati in the bathroom, but what could be more luxe for a dressing area?

Eclectic Home Office workspace

A slim flokati makes a workstation all the more inviting.

Victorian Living Room Victorian Living Room

This quiet living area gets a boost from the rug's lavish texture.

Transitional Kids Transitional Kids

A round flokati becomes the flop-down-on-me focal point of this cute kids' room.

Eclectic Living Room by Madison Modern Home

Madison Modern Home

I love this little slice of a sitting area so much I couldn't resist throwing it in here. The flokati pillow on the armchair is such a fun, unexpected top note.

Contemporary Family Room by Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Flokatis don't have to be white — there are all kinds of colors on the market these days. An espresso-brown version grounds this space.

Contemporary Kids by Shirley Meisels

Shirley Meisels

Fun, youthful and attention-getting, this rug feels pitch-perfect in a girl's room.

Modern Living Room Modern Living Room

Flokati meets fireplace in a sitting area you couldn’t help but gravitate to.

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Valerie Hughes

I finally cut up my 10' (I thought it was 8') flokati rug. I made two 3'x5' rugs. Took those to laundry mat and used the largest front loader available. Even threw them in the dryer. They look great! They do mat up and we do get our toes caught in the fibers ever now and then, which is a concern. But they look so good I hate to get rid of them. I have plenty of rug left over and will be making another small one to put under a chair in the guest room. So don't be afraid to take the scissors to yours if you need to adjust the shape or size.

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sundayriver2u

I have two gorgeous, new flokati rugs I purchased recently from flokati-rug.net in NJ. They are gorgeous! Thick pile, very minimal shedding, and easy to clean based on the one time my cat tossed up on it. I do have some concerns about imbedded dander and fur, especially since they're really large and heavy. But planning on giving them a good whacking one summer day soon. Amazing look for minimal cost.

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Can you tell me what gram is your flokati rug? Thank you

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