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Persian Rugs, Oriental Rugs & Modern Rugs

We offer an extensive range of fine hand-knotted rugs in a variety of styles from the classic Persian Rugs to the sophisticated contemporary and modern rugs.

Visit us for a complimentary consultation with our certified hand woven rug specialists Kamran & Kristi. With 32 years of experience and direct access to the world’s best weavers, they will find the perfect rug for your taste, decorating style and budget.

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Oriental Rug Store in Birmingham, MI

Hand-knotted oriental rugs and modern rugs are the foundation or our business. Owners Kamran and Kristi Karimpour are Certified Rug Appraisers (CRA) with deep expertise that extends into every aspect of purchasing fine rugs, from knowing where to find the best sources to protecting and maintaining your rug once it’s in your home.

We have long-standing relationships with a variety of specialized workshops worldwide and we’ve taken the time to learn exactly what traditional techniques their artisans use when weaving a masterpiece.

When you work with us, you will know you’re getting true quality. Our philosophy revolves around building a relationship with our clients that doesn’t end after the initial transaction. We truly see every purchase as a beautiful beginning.

Our offerings include an extensive range of hand-knotted oriental rugs in a variety of styles from the ornate and traditional Iranian Rugs to the sophisticated contemporary and modern rugs.

We serve as direct importers and have personally chosen every rug we’ve sold over the last 32 years. As oriental rug experts with two ORRA certified appraisers in-house, we can provide our clients with the full story— from the origin of the rug, its maker, and the techniques used to an accurate evaluation of every material and how it will perform over time.

Our rug store fulfills every facet: oriental rug insurance appraisals, expert oriental rug cleaning and rug repair. We’ll even ship rugs to out-of-state clients so they can try them out in their homes before making it official. Contact us to start your personal fine rug buying experience.

Home Décor & More

Interior Design

We approach each project as a complete composition—where every element works together as part of a cohesive whole.

From the initial concept through the final details, we guide you through a thoughtful process—refining scale, materials, and finishes so that every decision feels intentional.

Once we understand how you live, we translate that into a clear and considered direction—bringing together furnishings, fabrics, lighting, and architectural details in a way that feels natural, balanced, and distinctly yours.

Our role is not simply to select pieces, but to shape an environment. One where everything belongs, and nothing feels out of place.

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Art & Framing

Selecting art is deeply personal.

Our Birmingham studio provides a curated introduction to original artwork, prints, and custom framing, while representing only a small portion of the artwork and resources available through our network of artists, galleries, and collectors.

Once we understand what resonates with you and how you want a room to feel, we help source pieces that bring depth, character, and individuality to the space.

From original paintings to custom framing details, every selection is considered in relation to the home as a whole — creating interiors that feel layered, collected, and distinctly personal.

High-end furniture

At Birmingham Design Studio, furniture is never selected in isolation.

Each piece is considered in the context of how you live — how it feels in the room, how it relates to everything around it, and how it contributes to a space that feels complete.
Our Birmingham showroom offers a refined introduction to our collection, but it represents only a fraction of what we have access to.

Through our network of leading manufacturers, artisans, and custom workrooms, we source and create pieces that go far beyond what any one showroom can display.

Whether furnishing a single room or an entire home, we guide each decision with clarity and intention — creating interiors that feel layered, cohesive, and distinctly yours.

Designer Fabrics

Custom textiles bring depth, texture, and cohesion to a thoughtfully designed room.

Our Birmingham showroom offers access to a far broader selection of luxury fabrics, trims, wallcoverings, and textiles than what is physically displayed in our studio.

Through longstanding relationships with leading textile houses including Kravet, Pindler, Schumacher, Fabricut, Ralph Lauren, we help clients discover materials rarely represented within conventional retail or more limited design environments.

Every fabric is considered in relation to the architecture of the home, the furnishings around it, and the way our clients want the space to feel.

Accents & Accessories

When it comes to home décor, it’s often the smaller details that bring warmth, character, and individuality to a room.

Our Birmingham showroom offers a curated introduction to decorative accents, sculpture, mirrors, candle holders, objects, and accessories selected to add depth and personality to a thoughtfully designed home.

Through long standing industry relationships, we provide access to a far broader range of decorative resources and artisan collections than what is physically represented within the studio.

Our design team helps clients layer these finishing elements in a way that feels cohesive, collected, and distinctly personal.

Draperies, Blinds & Window Treatments

Well-considered window treatments soften a space, shape the light, and bring balance to a room.

At Birmingham Design Studio, we guide clients through custom draperies, blinds, shades, shutters, and designer textiles selected specifically for the architecture, furnishings, and character of the home.

Rather than limiting clients to a fixed collection, we source from a broad network of leading manufacturers and workrooms, including Hunter Douglas, presenting options tailored to the architecture and character of each project.

From understated panels to fully tailored treatments, every detail is considered in relation to how the space is meant to live and feel.

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“We had several rugs that were decades old. BDS came to our home and did a very thorough job of appraising our measures before we gave them to our children. They have deep knowledge if carpets and they see true professionals. A pleasure to work with them!”

Chris DiDonato

“My experience with Birmingham Design Studio was absolutely incredible. I was moving into a new condo and needed help with everything from selecting a color palette to furnishings, rugs and lighting. The design team was easy to work with and listened to me regarding my lifestyle and personality. The end result exceeded my expectations. My home is elegant, comfortable and inviting and in the process I developed warm friendships with Kristi, Lauren and the staff at the Design Studio.”

Gordana Margulis

“Kamran’s knowledge of Persian rugs makes him an invaluable resource for my projects. I enjoy the education I receive by shopping at his gallery. The section is varied and the designs are exquisite.”

Jennifer Taylor

“My grandpa took me to Birmingham Design Studio. He’s been doing business with it since 1987. They helped me find a beautiful Persian rug. What a cool buying experience!”

Sean M.
“Highly professional and personalized service. I built a new house and was overwhelmed with the choices from cabinets, to knobs, to furniture, to paintings. Kristi was wonderful in simplifying the process, working with the builder, and creating the exact ambience I wanted. The selection of furniture, art, rugs, etc is the best in town. Everyone at BDS was very attentive to my schedule and when they stage the house watch out because a whirlwind of activity occurs and with Kevin’s eye for placement, the house will look marvelous.”
David Wood
Ali Moiin Dermatologist

“When it comes to buying an oriental rug for my collection. Kamran is my most trusted source.”

Ali Moiin, MD

“Their whole team made my shopping experience a very positive one. They took the time to give me choices and did not try to sell me everything. In fact, I wanted some window treatments which they said I did not need. They have earned my trust. They were not pushy. Also, Kristi has a great knowledge of oriental rugs. I can not recommend them highly enough.”

Paul Benson

“Many of the interiors that I have created revolved around their spectacular rugs. Dealing with Kamran and Kristi is a pleasurable and inspiring experience.”

Maha Jano
Dr. Reza Rahmani and Dr. Amini

“When it came to furnishing our home, we looked no further than Birmingham Design Studio. Their collection of Fine Furniture, Exquisite Art and Gorgeous Rugs is extraordinary.”

Dr. Rahmani & Dr. Amini
Dr. Michael Weinman

“I moved into a beautiful new house that I loved, but I did not have a sense of what the design should be. Birmingham Design Studio understood what was needed to complete the house as I had envisioned; bringing together pieces I already owned with new selections I love, creating a fantastic, cohesive collection.”

Dr. Michael Weimann
Susan Taube

“The staff at Birmingham Design Studio have a great sense of design. The moment my husband and I met them, we know that they were the ones that could turn our residence into a home we were proud to entertain in. It was impressive how closely they worked with us, they really took their time to understand our lifestyle, tastes and interests. With the combination of comfort and elegance our dream home was created.”

Susan Taube

“It has been our pleasure to work with Kamran and Kristi through the years as they have guided us on our search for the perfect rugs, as well as assisted us with custom rugs, to complete our interior projects.”

“Love this place! It all started one snowy miserable day when I walked in to look for an entry table on what certainly was a bad hair day for me. That’s when I met Kristi – an outstanding designer. Since then, Kristi and her design team have helped me with furniture and design for our vacation condo in western Michigan, and ongoing re-do of our home not far from the store. The store has a wide selection of furniture and rugs. Kristi and the designers quickly picked up on my individual preferences and at no time did I feel pressured to buy. I stopped shopping anywhere else!”
Vera Treshnewsky
Dr. Mouna Khoury & Dr. Nabil Khoury

“Kristi and Kamran genuinely care about finding exactly what we were looking for. Their knowledge, impeccable taste, and guidance helped us make our home just as we had imagined.”

Dr. Mouna Khoury & Dr. Nabil Khoury
“What a wonderful experience at Birmingham Design Studio. Kamran and the entire staff that we worked with (Kristi, Kevin) were very attentive and helped us find the perfect rug for our dining room. The selection of unique and one of a kind items is amazing, and regardless of having very high end items they also have a great selection of the obtainable. The level of professionalism and service was top notch. We will be returning for future purchases for our home.”
Cheryl Woodworth

“Knowledge, service, value — that is why I shop at Birmingham Design Studio.”

Tom Verwest
Dr Coburn

“Upon my visit to the Birmingham Design Studio, with their beautiful furniture, large collection of rugs, and professional, detail-oriented staff, I know this was the place for me. They want your home to be beautiful and they take it personally. I can’t say enough about my experience, my home looks outstanding!”

Dr. Thomas Coburn D.D.S.
jill and timothy page

“Our experience at Birmingham Design Studio was perfect! We stopped in to buy an oriental rug and the next thing we knew we had a whole room designed & furnished…we love the outcome.”

Jill Page, M.D. & Timothy Page, M.D.