Area Rugs - Decorating Your House

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Area Rugs - Decorating Your House

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Area rugs are the perfect way to accent your home in an elegant and cost-effective way. These area rugs are like carpet in that they are a floor covering which can be used to cover whole rooms or for partial cover, but they are removable for easier cleaning or redecorating, which is unlike carpet.

Among the most popular area rugs are Persian rugs. These are a type of oriental area rug that feature imaginatively intricate designs and creative use of color combinations. Persian rugs have been perfected during their long history that dates back to ancient times. Choosing a Persian rug brings a touch of artistry into your home that is admired for design, technique, and use of high quality natural fibers.

Tibetan rugs are similar to Persian rugs, in that the Tibetan rug making tradition stretches back for generations. Highland sheep virgin wool is used to make these finely-crafted masterpieces. Colors and patterns are often brighter and busier than in Persian rugs, making these carpets a glorious addition to a living room, bedroom, or even child’s room.

Shag rugs, those icons of the 1970’s, are back in style, this time with an emphasis on comfort. Shag rugs are manufactured by a process in which the carpet strands are pulled or extruded to create a very high and soft texture, creating soft area rug padding for your home. Moreover, modern shag carpets often come in fun colors. The end result is a relaxed, more contemporary look than for oriental carpets.

Lastly, many choose a rug type labeled as ‘contemporary’ style. Area rugs in the contemporary style are available in an array of styles, colors, materials, and textures. Look for fibers like wool or cotton for the highest quality and durability. Popular contemporary rugs often come in patterns of geometric style with block colors that are perfect for the setting of a child’s bedroom.

Area rugs can go with any style or furnishings due to the wide range of colors and styles. Adding a rug to your home can make a room visually dramatic whether you go with a fun shag rug, a artistic geometric patterned rug, or one of the Oriental classics such as a Persian or Tibetan rug.

Among the most popular Area Rugs are Persian rugs. These are a type of oriental area rug that feature imaginatively intricate designs and creative use of color combinations. Persian rugs have been perfected during their long history that dates back to ancient times. Choosing a Persian rug brings a touch of artistry into your home that is admired for design, technique, and use of high quality natural fibers. Contemporary shag rugs are manufactured by a process in which the carpet strands are pulled or extruded to create a very high and soft texture, creating soft area rug padding for your home.

- Caroline Hartford

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