We feel compelled to quote one of our favorite movie characters -- The Dude -- because "this rug really ties the room together." Trans-Ocean designed this Palermo rug, which features neutral squares that fit in both traditional and contemporary designs. The wool pile used for these rugs is hand-knotted using a traditional Tibetan technique. To finish, the Palermo rugs are hand washed for a rich, deep patina. Photo by Shea Conner