To complement the industrial aesthetic of real estate investment firm JLL’s Boston office, renowned architecture and interior design studio Gensler collaborated with Creative Matters. We were tasked with creating two custom rug designs for the communal areas of the office. The Lucas and Redden designs from our Halcyon collection were used as the main inspiration.

When Douglas Design Studio sought to enhance the dining room of a private residence in Toronto with an additional touch of elegance, they turned to Creative Matters to transform their vision into reality. Through our custom rug collaboration, we were able to bring a sense of cohesion, tying the room’s design elements together.

Welcome Settle, a recent addition to the Macrame Collection that celebrates the irresistible appeal of undyed wool in all its natural shades combined with accent colours of dyed wool. Skillfully handwoven by artisans in a variety of intriguing techniques, Settle is a fully customizable, versatile design that appeals and reassures with a return to the basics of tone and texture.

When a global agribusiness recently requested one of their rugs depict the rivers of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, we willingly agreed. After all, our team has already created intricate map designs for numerous other clients. After all, our team has already created intricate…

Our Storytelling Collection is a remarkable departure for Creative Matters. Rather than our own designs, it comprises rugs we have created from special works of Canadian visual artists. For each one, our designers must decide which construction and yarns will not only represent the integrity of the artist’s intent but also how to enchant in the textile medium.

It’s always a pleasure when clients appreciate how just the right artistically rendered rug design and colours can add understated warmth, comfort and intrigue to a modern space. The painterly brush strokes of the rug for the reception area of a Boston investment firm provide an interesting softness to its contemporary, industrial interior.

This prime mix of rich texture and visual interest takes its cues from the gorgeous tones in the surrounding millwork. Replacing a simpler carpet, the client desired dynamic yet timeless

Sandra Ciganic-McKinney is a senior designer at Creative Matters. For a long time she had wanted to create her own 8’ x 12’ rug for the living room of her Toronto home.

Alluring elevator lobby inset rug, with Studio Munge.

Historic Florence Cathedral inspires handknotted wool and silk rug.

The perfect rug to dress a wine cellar, with Audacious Interiors.