It takes an extraordinary eye to see color the way Tekla Evelina Severin – also known as Teklan – does. Not only can she find and pair harmonious colors together in a way that feels unexpected and fresh, she can incorporate them into compositions of simple lines and shapes to create rugs that are anything but basic. After the success of their first collaboration, Swedish interior design brand LAYERED once again partnered with Severin for a second collection –  Teklan Collection 2025 – one that pushes even further into how color, geometry, and perception can reshape a space.

Their first collaboration, The Prism Collection, introduced Severin’s bold, graphic approach to color through striking compositions. This latest chapter moves beyond bold color-blocking into a more nuanced exploration of scale, rhythm, and spatial illusion. “I like when design is rooted in a system but allows room for personal expression,” Severin shares. “Working with rugs is like sketching a new geography for a room – you influence how people move, how they perceive scale and surfaces. I like the idea that a rug can either enhance a space or create a deliberate break within it.”

The collection, made from 100% wool, features three core patterns: Diagonal, Labyrinth, and Fregio – each presented in two carefully considered colorways.

Teklan has an affinity for stripes, but with Diagonal, she rotates the familiar motif and introduces a simple contour to create movement and depth across the floor. The design comes in a bold blue-and-burgundy combination, as well as a warmer sand-toned option.

Drawing from her experience with spatial installations, Labyrinth is designed like a maze for the eye to wander through. The graphic composition – available in coral and pink or mulberry and sand – unfolds through clean lines and transitions, referencing Italian architect Carlo Scarpa and his monument La Tomba Brion.

Finally, Fregio is inspired by the floor frieze, the decorative band or border that runs along the edge of a floor. Acting like a graphic frame for the room, the rug emphasizes edges and boundaries, adding structure without visual weight. It’s available in a colorway of olive, blush, and burgundy, or butter and blossom, inspired by the iconic outfits of Pippi Longstocking and Annika – bringing a wink of childhood nostalgia to a very grown-up design.

Color is nuanced – we all perceive and respond to it differently. Yet Tekla Evelina Severin’s mastery lies in her ability to create palettes and compositions that feel universally compelling. Bringing her vision to life, LAYERED translates color and geometry into rugs that quietly shape how a space is experienced for years to come.

Diagonal – Sky

Diagonal – Sand

Labyrinth – Coral Pink

Labyrinth – Mulberry Sand

Fregio – Olive Blush

Fregio – Butter Blossom

To learn more about the Teklan Collection 2025 by Tekla Evelina Severin for LAYERED, please visit layeredinterior.com.

Photography by Andy Liffner.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She's probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.