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November 27th, 2008
Instantly Transform a Room with Area Rugs By Shannon Waller
Few items transform the rooms of your home more quickly than area rugs. An affordable and easy way to add instant color, design or style to a room, area rugs are available in a variety of sizes, fabrics and shapes. With an endless array of color choices available, you can easily find a design to fit your décor. From rich Oriental design to colorful contemporary designs, there are hundreds of area rugs to choose from.
Area rugs can serve multiple purposes throughout your home. Use them to define an area within a room. Protect flooring from furniture. Add warmth to wood or ceramic floors. Bring color into a hallway or front entry. Transform a child’s bedroom with bright, whimsical designs. Add romantic touches to a bedroom. Hide imperfections in your existing carpet or other flooring.
Popular Materials for Area Rugs
The process of selecting the perfect area rug does not end once you find the perfect design and rug size. You also need to find the right material to fit your needs. Area rugs are commonly made from wool, synthetic fibers, fabric blends, and cotton. Area rugs can even be made from of natural plant materials like jute, grasses, sisal and hemp which add texture and style to any room.
When quality is of the highest concern, wool is world-renown as a superior fiber. Wool is naturally stain resistant and cleans nicely. As a natural fiber, wool is durable and designed to last. It’s soft to the touch and holds color nicely. Another popular natural fiber used to make area rugs is cotton. Cotton is not quite as durable as wool, but is naturally softer making it an ideal choice for rooms where the rug may be stood or sat upon.
Area rugs made with synthetic fibers can be made out of nylon, polyester, acrylic or other fabric blends. When looking at synthetic area rugs select those with a tighter twist and denser weave for lasting performance. Natural plant fibers such as sisal, provide bring a touch of nature indoors.
From bold modern designs to the distinctive look of antique area rugs, you are sure to find a rug that fits your personal style and adds exquisite details to your home.
