BEE CARPETS. I'VE SEEN WORSE IN SOURCE ENGINE MAPS.

Buzzworthy Boucle: When Interior Design Gets Its Wings

Look, I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. I was modding Quake when shag carpeting was already making a comeback. Seriously. I’ve witnessed the entire lifecycle of beige. So when I started seeing ads for… bee carpets? I rolled my eyes. Another flash in the pan, I figured. Another attempt to convince people they need something vaguely shaped like an insect underfoot.

But then I looked closer.

Moooi – those Dutch design folks – aren’t just slapping a bee graphic onto a rug. This isn’t some cheap novelty item. The “Vibrato Bee” carpet is… unexpectedly elegant. It’s all about the geometry, see. They’ve taken the structure of bee wings – the hexagonal patterns, the delicate venation – and translated it into a textured, almost sculptural carpet. It’s got these golden lines woven in, that they’re calling ‘scutes’ – apparently referencing turtle shells – which adds a shimmer without being… gaudy. It’s a tricky balance, and they pull it off.

I'm getting serious Bioshock vibes, honestly. Like, if Sander Cohen designed a living room.

It’s not cheap, mind you. Three-grand-plus for a 200x300 rug. That’s… dedicated. But it’s not just the price tag. It's a commitment to a vibe. This isn’t a rug you throw down and forget about. It is the focal point. It demands attention. It whispers, “I have excellent taste, and I'm not afraid to show it.”

Moooi's got a whole "Green House" collection, apparently. Coccinella Bella (ladybugs, naturally), Milano Mosaic, Beetle Dunes… it’s a whole insect-inspired ecosystem for your floor. It's almost… unsettling. But in a good way.

I suspect this is the kind of thing that’ll divide people. You’ll either think it's brilliant and sophisticated, or you’ll think it’s a ridiculous waste of money. Honestly? I’m leaning toward the former. It's a bold move in a world of minimalist grey, and I can appreciate that.

They’re using a PA pile and PP weave, which should hold up okay, and you get a 5-year warranty if you bother to register. Honestly, that seems short for that price. But whatever.

MCI Carpets B.V. holds the exclusive rights to the trade name, so don’t expect knockoffs popping up on Temu anytime soon.

Look, I’m an old gamer. I’m used to pixelated polygons and low-res textures. I'm typically skeptical of anything remotely trendy. But this… this bee carpet? I might just have to concede that Moooi knows something I don’t.

Maybe beige really is dead.