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Area Rugs - Decorating Your House

by Caroline Hartford

An easy and relatively inexpensive way to decorate your home and soften the look of your floors is to use area rugs. They range in price from extremely inexpensive to high end. They are easy to clean, either by washing in the washing machine or by hand, or shampooing, or taking out to a carpet cleaner. Thus they are much more user friendly than wall-to-wall carpeting.

Persian rugs are a type of oriental area rug. They are made by hand and involve an amazing variety of many colors and patterns. The rugs made in this historic tradition of rug making are highly valued because of their uniqueness. They are made from natural fibers, traditionally made entirely of wool that is spun by hand.

Tibetan rugs are quite like Persian rugs in the sense that Tibetan rugs making is a tradition stretching back for centuries. Highland sheep virgin wool is utilized in these artistically crafted works of art. Patterns and colors in the Tibetan rugs are often brighter and busier than those of Persian style rugs, and they make a grand addition to any room in the house.

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.

Many people want to choose a contemporary type of rug, but not all rugs can be classified as "contemporary" style. You can get contemporary area rugs in a variety of textures, materials, colors, and patterns. For high quality and durability, look for natural fiber such as wool or cotton. Some of the contemporary rugs are quite popular as they mainly come in interesting geometric designs and bright colors which are great for a child's bedroom.

Rugs are produced in a huge variety of colors and patterns and can be used to add extra decoration in any household room. By choosing from cool shag rugs, trendy contemporary rugs with geometric patterns, or traditional rugs such as Persian or Tibetan rugs, you can create just about any 'look' you like.

An easy and inexpensive way to decorate your home and soften the look of your floors is to use area rugs. They come in every range of prices and are much easier to clean than wall-to-wall carpet. Persian rugs are a popular type of Oriental area rug that feature intricate designs, creative color combinations, and high-quality natural fibers. Choosing a Persian rug brings a touch of artistry and sophistication into your home. Tibetan rugs are another option for vibrant colors and patterns. Shag rugs add soft area rug padding for your home, and come in modern fun colors. Any kind of area rug brings class and personality to your room.

Published October 11th, 2007

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