New York—Shaw Contract Hospitality introduced The Nightingale, a custom rug and broadloom collection, here at BDNY 2026, held Nov. 8-9 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
Inspired by an imagined hotel filled with intriguing guests, the collection features three character-driven design stories. Each offers a distinct approach to pattern, texture and visual storytelling.
The Forager draws inspiration from vintage botanical illustrations and flourishing gardens. Her patterns feature layered foliage, butterflies and intricate natural details.
The Storyteller incorporates playful paisleys, exotic creatures, expressive animal prints and bohemian influences.
The Antiquarian takes inspiration from historical artifacts and maritime heirlooms. His patterns feature traditional motifs and time-worn plaids that evoke an earlier era.
“Hotels are full of stories and we wanted a collection where the floor tells one, too,” said Reesie Duncan, vice president of global design at Shaw Contract. “Each of our three guests has a personality you can read in the pattern, whether it’s The Forager’s gardens, The Storyteller’s paisleys and animal prints or The Antiquarian’s plaids. A designer can build a property around one character or move between all three as guests travel from the lobby to the ballroom.”
Collection features 27 custom patterns
The Nightingale includes 27 custom patterns across three constructions.
Eighteen patterns are available in ColorCraft Pro broadloom and rugs. These products combine up to 16 colors of Shaw Contract’s EcoSolution Q nylon to create soft tonal transitions and painterly effects.
The construction offers 100% cut pile or multilevel loop options suited to public spaces, rugs and high-end guest rooms and suites.
Six patterns are available in Colorpoint, a multilevel tufted construction featuring up to six colors. The construction provides a high-end appearance at a more accessible price point.
Three additional patterns come in MLCL, a cut-and-loop construction using two to three colors. Shaw Contract designed these products for guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house areas.
Both Colorpoint and MLCL are suitable for select-service and full-service hospitality projects.
Customization and design flexibility
Shaw Contract Hospitality’s Custom Design Studio can adapt The Nightingale’s patterns and motifs across additional constructions.
Options include custom Axminster woven carpet featuring an 80% wool and 20% nylon blend.
Designers can also use the company’s online Custom Carpet Studio to explore the collection. The platform allows users to recolor products, preview patterns in rendered environments and order prints of custom designs. The tool also provides access to hundreds of additional patterns.
The Nightingale coordinates with carpet tile, resilient flooring, porcelain and ceramic products across the Shaw Contract portfolio.
Sustainability certifications
The Nightingale holds Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver status. The collection also carries Green Label Plus certification and meets California Department of Public Health indoor air quality standards for low-emitting products.
Its styles include third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), providing additional information about their environmental impacts.