While most people tend to think of a shag rug as being a white, fluffy rug, perfect for placing at the side of the bed and delightful to step onto on a cold morning, there are actually many different types of shag rugs. They can be made from wool, cotton, acrylic or even leather and [...] Read more »
Options In Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor rugs are becoming very popular in the outdoor areas of many homes today. Consumers like the way they define an outdoor space. The use of an outdoor rug helps a space become an outdoor living area instead of just a patio or deck. When paired with great furniture pieces the consumer gets an inviting [...] Read more »
Large Rugs In Hollywood
In recent years, Hollywood has made a point of using the presence of expensive large rugs to highlight the wealth and position of certain characters in various hit movies. As a result, the prop studios in places like Culver City, a town also known as “The Heart of Screenland,” have a generous number of large [...] Read more »
The Making Of An Area Rug
What sorts of challenges face the person who needs to make an area rug? Several years ago, one Persian movie suggested a few answers to that question. It was a movie about a Japanese widower, a man who had once visited the country of Iran. After his wife’s passing, he returned to Iran, and asked [...] Read more »
Why You Need Runner Rugs In Your Home
When you want your home to be at its best for your family and everyone who visits, there are some important reasons why runner rugs can make a significant difference. As they are a rather inexpensive investment, you can purchase as many as you need for any area in your home. They can be found [...] Read more »
The Benefits Of Decorating With Area Rugs
Area rugs are a fantastic way to add warmth to a room, and they can be a crucial design element if you use them properly. One of these rugs can be a unique piece of art in a room that simultaneously provides a soft surface for a floor. In addition to providing some warmth to [...] Read more »
An Introduction To Floor Rugs
Floor rugs are actually called carpets by strict definition. Rugs originally were garments woven or sewn specifically to keep animals warm and dry. The word was also used to describe coverings on tables or walls before the 17th Century. That is when Persian rugs first appeared in western Europe, one century before Europeans began to [...] Read more »
How To Buy Floor Rugs
Buying your first floor rug can be a very daunting task. The sheer size and weight alone of many floor rugs can be very intimidating to many and the very cause of procrastination in purchasing one. There are many different styles and types of rugs to choose from so finding the right place to start [...] Read more »
History Of Floor Rugs
The history of floor rugs dates back well into the beginning of civilization. People have been making area rugs since as far back as the history books can document. Some of the earliest forms were in the form of a hide or skin. Many hides were used as flooring or blankets in huts to keep [...] Read more »
Floor Rugs For The Other Rooms In The House
When you mention area rug, accent rug, floor rug, or any other kind of rug you first think of your living room. Most people associate floor rugs with their living room, dining room, or entry way. But what about the other rooms in the house? Or outside the house for that matter? There are a [...] Read more »
How To Take Care Of Your Floor Rugs
Floor rugs can take a lot of abuse in the home especially in those high traffic areas. Dust, dirt, sand, and spills are just a few culprits that can take their toll on your favorite floor rug. Spending a little time taking care of your rug will go a long way in prolonging its life [...] Read more »
Styles And Types Of Floor Rugs
Just like anything else, floor rugs come from all over the world and in all flavors and sizes. The U.S. imports hundreds of millions of dollars in rugs into the states every year. Rugs come from a broad area including the U.S., China, Vietnam, Turkey, Iran, & India. People of all races, religions, countries and [...] Read more »
Picking Out The Right Size Floor Rugs For Your Home
There is a right way and wrong way to accentuate a home with a rug. Floor rugs that are the wrong size for a room can throw off the proportions of the room. Choosing the right size rug can go a long way in helping you put that final touch on your favorite space. Here [...] Read more »
Using Floor Rugs To Soften A Room
Everyday life can be tiresome. When you get home from that long day at work, the last thing you want is to be uncomfortable in your own home. More and more today we are seeing homes with hard surfaces like tile & wood. Carpet is still popular in the bedrooms but with pets and allergies [...] Read more »
