As design fatigue sets in for these overexposed styles, Scott is pivoting toward a motif that walks the fine line between daring and enduring: animal print. In his latest design venture, a major fall collection created in collaboration with home textile brand Joon Loloi, Scott is bringing abstract animal-patterned rugs and pillows to the mainstream market.
The collaboration was born out of a personal design quest. After spotting subtle, sophisticated examples of animal prints in several high-end residential projects, Scott went on the hunt for brands offering similar aesthetics—specifically rugs and throw pillows—at accessible, everyday price points. When his search came up empty, he realized there was a distinct gap in the market. That realization transformed into an opportunity to collaborate with Joon Loloi, allowing him to introduce his own refined, abstract interpretations of animal prints to a wider audience of design enthusiasts and home decorators.
Scott’s jungle-inspired designs for the collection span a careful array of colors, subtle patterns, and diverse fibers. Rather than relying on literal, hyper-realistic animal skins that can quickly overwhelm a space, his pieces offer a softer, more sophisticated nod to nature. The printed Rana rug, for instance, features cream and espresso striations that loosely and gracefully resemble the markings of a zebra. The Clarke rug offers a tiger-inspired pattern presented in a practical, washable format, combining high style with everyday convenience in a bronze and black colorway. Meanwhile, the Tahlia rug puts an unexpected and moody plum spin on traditional leopard spots, providing a rich, autumnal tone that grounds a room.
For homeowners hesitant to embrace bold wildlife motifs, Scott suggests that the floor is the ideal canvas for experimentation. Because large area rugs are naturally anchored and partially obscured by foundational furniture pieces like sofas, coffee tables, and media consoles, they tend to feel far less intimidating than a statement bedspread or an upholstered couch. Even though a living room rug is undeniably large and visually prominent, Scott argues that stepping into animal print via a floor covering feels much less in-your-face than other textile applications.
The pieces in the collection are designed to help consumers comfortably dip their toes into the trend, thanks to subtle color palettes that, from a distance, read more like traditional geometric graphics than literal animal patterns. This nuanced approach ensures that the textiles can complement a variety of interior design styles without taking over the entire visual landscape of a room.
When it came time to style the new collection within his own historic 1929 Los Angeles home, Scott experienced a moment of pleasant surprise. He integrated the hand-tufted wool Rama rug and the washable Clarke rug into spaces featuring authentic architectural details, including dark wood wall paneling and original fireplace tile. Rather than clashing with the historic architecture or feeling entirely out of place, the bold motifs added a much-needed layer of contrast.
According to Scott, the addition gave his rooms just the right amount of edge. He notes that he had always felt his living room leaned a bit too stuffy and traditional, and introducing these graphic, nature-inspired patterns provided the exact breath of fresh air the space required.
The expansive Lone Fox x Joon Loloi collection features a wide variety of sizes, textures, and price points to accommodate different rooms and budgets. Among the standout floor coverings is the Rana CloudPile Printed Rug, available in a 7.5-by-9.5-foot size for $299, offering a plush and inviting texture beneath a zebra-inspired motif. The Clarke Washable Printed Rug, measuring 7.5 by 9.5 feet and priced at $269, brings the convenience of easy machine washing to a sophisticated bronze-and-ink tiger design. For those looking for a more luxurious, artisanal floor covering, the Rama Hand-Tufted Wool Rug—available in a grand 10-by-14-foot scale for $799—delivers high-end craftsmanship in an understated oatmeal tone. Rounding out the rug offerings is the Tahlia Printed Rug in Bark and Plum, sized at 7.5 by 9.5 feet and priced at $369, which reinterprets classic leopard spots through a rich, moody lens.
In addition to large-scale floor treatments, the collaboration extends the animal-print motif to smaller home accents, making it effortless to layer textures on seating areas and beds. The Rana Pillow, featuring a striking black and natural color scheme in a 27-by-12-inch lumbar format, is available for $35. Complementing it is the Marcus Pillow, an 18-by-18-inch square accent piece priced at $29, which brings a subtle, pattern-rich touch to armchairs and sofas alike. Through this comprehensive collection, Scott proves that with the right balance of color, abstraction, and placement, animal print can successfully transition from high-end editorial spaces into everyday homes.
