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Area Rugs - Decorating Your House

by Caroline Hartford

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.

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 are a type that is made to have fluffy, deep pile by pulling the strands. They are exceptionally soft and are a relatively contemporary style. Oriental rugs are a more traditional kind of carpet, and both types provide area rug padding to any home. While oriental carpets have been in vogue for several centuries, shag rugs became most well known during the 1970s. Retro styling has brought them back into fashion today.

Finally, many people choose a type of rug that can be loosely classified as a "contemporary" style. Contemporary area rugs come in a variety of textures, materials, colors, and patterns. Seek a natural fiber such as wool or cotton for high quality and durability. Popular contemporary rugs often come in interesting geometric patterns with block colors and are a great choice for a child's bedroom.

Area rugs come in so many styles and colors, you will be sure to find one that will complement your decor. Contemporary, colorful, traditional, or neutral, there is one out there for you. Any room can benefit from the visual interest of an area rug, no matter what your personal style may be.

Use Area Rugs to inexpensively decorate your home and soften the look of your floors. They are easy to clean and more user friendly than wall-to-wall carpeting. Persian carpets are the most popular, being a type of oriental area rug that features imaginatively intricate designs and creative use of color combinations dating back to ancient times. Consider a Tibetan rug instead, particularly if you prefer more vibrant and bold colors and patterns from virgin wool. You may also want to check out shag rugs creating soft area rug padding for your home as well as contemporary style rugs for their unique and bold patterns.

Published October 11th, 2007

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