Area Rugs

Area rug is basically a rug that is made to cover the part of floor that is some specific area only. Area rugs are extremely versatile in shape, size, color and style. Enhance the room's appeal and look with beautiful area rugs. These rugs are not only for decor of the room but also add warmth to the whole area. Above all you can place it anywhere you like because of its availability in different sizes. Like you can have a kitchen area rug, living room area rug, bathroom area rug and so on.

 

Size and Shape Of Area Rugs

 

Shape of area rug is according to the size and shape of room. You can pick as per your taste as well. Rectangular area rug is a very common shape so you can experiment with oval and round as well.

Oval area rug gives the similar feel of rectangular rug but just with round corners. You can place a beautiful oval area rug beneath oval dining table or coffee table.

 

Further the round area rugs the hard edges are smoothen to full extent for more softer look. With round area rugs you can divide the room into different sections.

 

Square area rug is best for a square room. It has the same appeal as that of rectangular are rug.

 

In addition to shape size is another consideration while buying the area rug. 9 X 12 is the most popular among all the size range. This size is most commonly used in living room. Rug should leave some area of the floor visible to avoid claustrophobic feel.

 

For a slightly smaller room buy 8 x 10 area rug. You can use this size of area rug to place under dining table. To buy dining area area rug measure the dimensions of dining table and buy an area rug that has two feet more around all the sides. Also this is a comfortable size for the master bedroom.

 

For a bedroom having twin or full size bed choose 6 x 9 size of area rug. Medium sized bedroom and even the kitchen table can have the 6 x 9 sized area rug.

 

If you are looking for something that can go with almost every where and with any sort of setting then check the 5 x 8 area rug. You can place it under coffee table or side chair. Also these area rugs can be placed in kid's room.

 

 

Area Rug by Material

 

Wool Area Rug

While buying the wool area rugs you must check the quality of wool that should be 100% as some small area rug manufacturers do mix local wool in the top quality to make the less expensive area rug. To check if the wool is original ask for a small thread from the rug and burn it. If it smells like burning of hair then it is original otherwise it is not.

 

Look whether these are dyed evenly or not because in some wool area rugs dyeing is not done professionally that destroys the entire image. Pashmina wool area rugs are very popular as made from high quality pashmina wool. Also it has the collection of shag area rugs.

 

Cotton area rug

Cotton is a very common material that is used to make most of the home furnishing products. It is cheap and at the same time it can be colored into any desired color. Cotton area rug is often made from cotton and combined with wool. But cotton area rugs are not that durable as the one made from wool. Cotton is the cheap area rug option.

 

Sisal area rug

Sisal area rug is made from sisal that is extracted from the leaves of ‘Agave Sisalana’ plant. This plant is native to Central America and is also known as the American Aloe or Century Plant. But with the increasing importance this plant is grown all across the world. Sisal has very long fibers that gives very smooth yarn, which are used to make fine quality sisal area rugs. These rugs are anti-static, flame retardant and even absorb the sound.

 

Jute Area Rug

Jute is an eco-friendly option. Area rugs made from jute are very durable and last longer than any other rug. Also these can be used in a very rough and tough way. On the other hand jute area rugs are quiet coarse and prone to stains.

 

Sea Grass Area Rug

Sea grass is a very durable material to make rugs as it gives very smooth texture. Freshly bough area rug from sea grass will have a hay like color and smell which will go after use.

 

Silk Area Rug

Very expensive but very elegant and beautiful. You need to maintain it. Most of the Persian and oriental rugs are made from silk fibers. If you want look alike of silk with little or no maintenance the buy faux silk are rug.

 

Style of Area Rug