Elle Decoration - British Design Brand of the Year
British Design Brand of the Year: The Rug Company
Since being set up in 1997, The Rug Company has established an unrivalled portfolio of designers creating rugs, wall hangings and cushions. Its founders - husband-and-wife team Christopher and Suzanne Sharp - have almost single-handedly revolutionised the way we think about rugs in our homes, turning them from humble, utilitarian pieces into art for the floor. Recently they've developed into a global brand, opening stores worldwide that champion British creativity abroad. Product-wise, in 2009 they've wowed us with graphic carpets by Tom Dixon and pretty carved florals by Helen Amy Murray, proving they're a class apart when it comes to statement accessories.
