VIDEO: How Designer Julia Wong Chooses the Perfect Rug

The Los Angeles–based interior designer is recognized for her sophisticated and luxurious residential, hospitality, and retail interiors

Woman sitting on a green sofa, explaining something with hand gestures, beside decorative pillows and a vase of purple flowers.

“Rugs are one of the most important elements in the room,” says Los Angeles designer Julia Wong of Julia Wong Designs, known for her sophisticated interiors that blend history, architecture, and fashion. “They have a huge impact, like art.” Here, Wong talks to Galerie from the Los Angeles showroom of Mansour, where she works with owner Benjamin Soleimani to create custom rugs for her various residential, hospitality, and retail projects. Imbuing each design with personality, Wong uses rugs to infuse elegance and warmth into any given space in a way that’s both comfortable and beautiful. Watch the full video below.