Thomas O'Brien Collection Design: TOB829A-Esmeralda Trellis

Not just another animal print, this carpet combines paw prints and leopard-like fur spots into a unique set of feline markings. The motif is spaced in a traditional trellis, rather than a pelt-like repeat, for more air and structure in the pattern. The effect is almost like batik, suggests O’Brien. The markings are barely perceptible in tone-on-tone sandstone or a more graphic textured black on oatmeal. Both versions are framed by a clean, bold, simple border.