RUG INSIDER presents a selection of complementary colored carpets which remind it’s not easy to be green. There is always a flourish of activity surrounding the announcement of color trends for the coming year, with Pantone’s proclamation of Ultra-Violet for 2018 as no exception.

It may be cliche to emphasize the de rigueur palette of the season for a trends section, but what are trends if not simply a collection of similar things. As varied as the rug and carpet world may be—different qualities, materials, constructions, and so forth—color serves to unify, bridging the chasms.

As modern carpets continue to delight buyers across all market segments, Rug Insider takes a look at some inspired examples. What does it mean for a carpet to be ‘delightfully modern’? Must it be made in Nepal—a country one could argue did more to revolutionize modern carpets than any other, or can it be made anywhere?