Beautify Rooms and Protect Flooring With an Area Rug

Any interior decorator worth their salt will tell you that there are few design additions that do more for a room than adding an area rug alongside stone, hardwood, tile or laminate flooring.

The Right Area Rug Makes a Difference!

The right area rug can completely transform any room of your home. They are great for creating contrasts in color and texture in your living spaces, and adding an area rug also cuts down on the wear and tear on your original flooring, especially in high traffic areas. There are many types and styles of rugs available and choosing one will depend a lot on your personal taste and the design of your flooring.

Popular Types of Area Rugs:

• Sisal Rugs—Sisal is an all-natural fiber garnished from the sisal plant that is tougher and more durable than flax, jute, and even hemp. A sisal rug is a woven style area rug and is usually a natural, light brown or greenish hue in color.
• Bamboo Rugs—Bamboo rugs come in a plethora of styles, including matchstick, woven fiber, and wider, slat bamboo designs. Add to that a number of available color choices, possible border materials, and even paint on design, and it’s clear why these rugs are surging in popularity.
• Seagrass and Mountaingrass Rugs—Like sisal, both seagrass and mountaingrass rugs are made by weaving fibrous plant material to create natural looking, durable woven rugs and mats.

A Little More About Types of Area Rugs

Of course, we would be amiss not to mention the most commonly known type of rug, the Oriental Rug. The term “oriental rug” generally refers to thick, ornate wool rugs with intricate dyed designs. Persian rugs are perhaps the most popular Oriental rug style, sporting flowing, mid-eastern designs and a thick, warm feel. There are more contemporary oriental rugs out there, however. Everything from abstract dye patterns to country western motifs is available to match any home design.

All types of natural fiber rugs from sisal to mountaingrass can be bleached or dyed for your design preference. They may be fitted with canvas or leather borders or left with raw edges. Bamboo rugs are an incredibly green choice as bamboo can be harvested over and over without harming the plant. Seagrass is a wonderful value for the money, but is probably best to avoid placing on stairways as it can be rather slippery; it also tends to develop mold and mildew in humid places so you should consider this before placing seagrass in the kitchen or bathroom.

Area Rugs Offer Beauty and Protection

With the vast selection of area rugs available, there is no reason you should ever have to worry about your hardwood floors becoming damaged due to heavy traffic. Even cork flooring will benefit from the use of area rugs at entranceways and highly traveled areas. With the harder flooring choices such as stone tiles, an area rug will not only provide protection, but will also lend a feeling of warmth to the room as stone can be quite cold both literally and figuratively.

There are, of course, other types of area rugs available outside of natural fiber rugs from vinyl to shag if none of the natural fibers rugs quite hit the mark for your own personal tastes. If you are having trouble deciding what will offer the most functionality with the best look, it may be worth consulting a reputable interior designer for a little help. These professionals will be able to help you tie your entire room together from the floor to the window treatments. In any case, no matter what your style is, you are sure to find an area rug that is just right for you.

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