Sunlight Damage - suggestions from the experts

 Almost every carpet will lighten in color or fade over a period of time. The extent of the damage depends on: the location, exposure, color, intensity, and type of dye, and method of dyeing. A rug that has been solution-dyed (or producer-colored) is least susceptible to sunfading. The pigments are added to the polymer before the fibers are formed, locking in the color. Most polypropylene (olefin), many acrylics, and some polyester and nylon rugs are dyed using this method.

Lighter shades will usually fade more quickly than darker shades because they contain less dye. Most dyes are composed of two or more colors. If one color is affected more than the others, the fading may appear as a color change rather than a lightening of the color. For example, a green carpet yarn is made from blue and yellow dyes. If the yellow dye is affected and the blue is not, the green rug may be turning more blue. In other  instances the colors may fade uniformly, appearing as a lighter shade of the original color. In severe cases the color may be completely removed and can appear to be "bleached" white. The fiber itself can also deteriorate.

You may able to prevent carpet from fading in sunny locations by keeping the windows covered with draperies or by treating the windows with a UV cover (tint) to filter the ultra violet rays. If you live in an area where sunlight fading is a problem, shop carefully for your next rug.

Very often, this problem can be solved by moving your rugs around the house every six months or so. If you want the rug to stay put, just turn it around so the area that is exposed to sunlight is moved and levelled out. It's always good practive to move your rugs around the house if you can so that they get a change of placement, wear and UV exposure - tactics such as these could extend the life of your rugs by years.

RugSale.com - A guest of NECN's "Dream Home"

We were grateful to be invited to meet the gracious host of New England Cable Network's "Dream House", Jenny Johnson on her show and talk about some points about buying rugs online with RugSale.com.

Jenny Johnson is a neat and friendly person who is excited about anything that has to do with design, food and fun, she was very interested in learning more about our site and how much easier it is to purchase rugs online these days than in the traditional department store.

We talked about contemporary rugs mostly, even showed her a few Oriental Weavers samples on camera. We mentioned points such as size, color and selection and why you want to have a good, strong brand for your home like Momeni, Capel or Oriental Weavers - so that it will last and you get your money's worth.

For more details on this article - you can click on this link here to see the entire segment. Thanks again to Jenny, Deb, Julie and the entire crew at New England Cable News for taking the time to talk to us about Rugs and how RugSale.com can make buying a rug online so much easier.

An Oktoberfest of Color - all over your floor...

Now is your favorite time of year, isn't it? You love the warm apple cider, the pumpkins on the fence, the leaves changing and the crispness in the air.... Autumn is ideal for color.

Why is that? Why do we celebrate (some of us anyway) when the air begins to chill and the leaves start to fall - after all, it doesn't happen everywhere (does it LA, didn't think so), and there are plenty of people out there who really dislike having to put on long pants again.

Color seems to be the answer - it's not just about the temperatures or the flavors - it's the change of color. It's an opporunity to make your home lively, in season and fresh. You get to change all that green and bright yellow to royal golds, reds, oranges and navy - come one, even if you live on Hawaii, it's still fun to change the house around every once in a while.

Colors reflect our mood - whether we are contemporary or traditional, kids or adults, mild or strong - a world without color is a dull place. Here are some great suggestions for usage of color:

1.) Red - use it for accents, backgrounds and canvasses - some red(s) can make other colors pop and give them a regal sense of design

2.) Yellow/Gold - this is an accent color, place it on brown, black or red and should make the affect of the sun shining

3.) Orange - depends on your usage. Orange could either be accent or canvas. Don't go too wild with orange, moderation is key.

4.) Black - just like orange, just much and your place is dark, too little and there is no contrast. Use it as you feel you need, but remember that black is a strong color to use anywhere

5.) Green- kelly green, hunter green or deep green. All these versions are regal and sincere. Lighter version should wait for the spring.

Use these thoughts when placing down your rugs and designing you latest room(s) - colors can make or break your design. When looking for rugs, especially during this season, remember that there is less light coming into your house/apartment, that the seasons look better with deeper colors and your floor makes your design.

Modern Rugs are geting very popular in today's homes

Modern lifestyles are casual and simple but by no means boring. New homes are sleek, renovations are modern, traditional homes less cluttered. Rising taste is for more open space. Against these cleaner backdrops rugs in contrast can be bold, spirited, colorful, graphic, playful, eccentric or comforting and warm. Rugs define space, add personality and mood. Whether they be bright, uplifting or setting a calm and safe mood, rugs are a grounding factor in any room. Layer rugs over carpet for a quick update or select mix and match patterns to define various spaces within one’s home or office. Themes co-mingle and, more than ever, are a reflection of unique style and personal taste. Geo patterns, updated damasks, texture and tracery all have a place in today’s design. Clean unfettered homes allow the objects within the homes to sparkle and to be noticed and appreciated. Design is eclectic and in many ways more interesting than ever before.

Capel Rugs are just one of the brands that you can expect to see some really cool designs and styles out this fall. Their modern styles with solid prints are attractive and go with nearly any style in your home. Some of the more eclectic styles, such as animal prints or geometric rugs, are quite capable in your home as well. We suggest that the more simple the design on the floor, the stronger you can make your walls and accents - we recommend the opposite if your rug style has a stronger character to it.

Safavieh rugs are another great brand you can shop that deliver fantastic modern styles and full value. Safavieh's modern rugs contain more solid colors, distinct patterns and creative art. They are perfect for New York Studio studio apartments looking for that new trend or for your designer gallery for a fantastic first impression. Their quality materials and strong manufacturing background ensure that you will be buying one of the best rug brands around for modern rugs. Their best modern rug collections are Rodeo Drive and Soho.

Whichever modern rug you decide, be sure it's the right one. Modern rugs are not like Traditional rugs in that their styles change quickly and unexpectedly, Traditional Rugs are often safer in that their patterns and looks and colors do not change often and even when they do, they are still considered in "vogue".

Fall is the time for Rugs - COLOR, COMFORT and PRICE

Now that the kids are back in school and the pool is almost closed, it's time to start looking around your home for those changes you've been meaning to do for the last several months.

COLOR & STYLE CHANGE:
Rugs are a big part of that change. Rugs will change the look of the room before any paint or wallpaper gets near your home and boy, is it faster. Rugs can make a room look darker, brighter, bigger and smaller with just one quick switch of one rug to another. Plus, should you want to make the feel of your room(s) a little different, your best and fastest answer is an area rug. Contemporary rugs give a unique feel for a room - they offer styles and shapes that are not usually seen, definitely preferable if you are trying to update a room. Traditional rugs are great for a more formal feel - they have more distinct browns, burgundies and blacks that will give your room a sophisticated shine.


COMFORT
In another few weeks, you're going to remember why you wanted to change the rugs last year - in many places, such as New York City and Chicago, the temperature starts to drop, quickly and those cold floors are not a pleasant feeling. It's tough to get ready for the holidays when your feet are freezing on the floor. A pad is a great way to help here too - it makes the rug thicker and absorbs heat better, keeping you and your home warmer. A non skid pad is good for keeping the rug from moving, but a premium pad will be warmer and safer.

Now is the time too to switch out thinner rugs for thicker ones - since we are talking about staying warm now. Shag rugs are perfect for this. Thick and soft and warm, shag rugs are ideal for keeping the cold floors away from your slowly-awakening feet.

PRICE
Rugs don't have to be expensive to be good. Brand names such as Momeni, Nourison and Oriental Weavers are great choices for high quality rugs, but you can save even more with brands such as TransOcean or Radici. The best value are often in the Clearance Section  - they are one-of-a-kind items, but they are often marked down very low, like 50% or more, just to sell them off and make space for other items.

Be sure to hunt around for good coupon codes too. Often these codes will take an additional discount off the final price of the rug and padding you might be buying. Some manufacturers aren't very fond of these codes and will deny them before the final sale is made, but they are still worth trying to see if you can get the discount or not.

Rugs are often considered "static" in a room, but they really should be considered a dynamic item. If you change items on your walls, if you like putting in blankets or switching pillows or even consider changing the paint color, then rugs should also be in on your mind. Be sure to remember, the floor is one of the first things that people see when they enter the room.

RugSale.com - High Temps in Vegas will make you Money!

It's here - the last big sale of the summer and it's a very special one. For the first time ever, RugSale.com has made this offer - if the temperature in Las Vegas hits 115 (Fahrenheit) degrees or higher from noon to 1p PST/USA on Saturday, August 28th your purchase, no matter how small or how large - will be absolutely, positively FREE! See this page for details...

We've worked out a special promotion with our manufacturers. It's an awful time of year for selling homegoods such as rugs and the manufacturers know it - so they worked this out especially with RugSale.com for this extra special event.
It's not a gimmick - there is no paperwork. If Vegas hits 115 degree or hotter at noon on the 28th - you will get ALL YOUR MONEY BACK! This promotion starts now and must end at midnight (EST) Saturday, August 21st.
But wait - there's more - You can also use your special coupon codes and get the same great values you've always seen at RugSale.com. So, you get the lowest possible price on nearly 50,000 different name brand rugs, still get shipping, they still get sales tax and now - if Las Vegas hits 115 degrees (Fahrenheit) on Sunday, August 28th- their purchase is absolutely FREE. You always get great values, get prices and new ideas from the best - the people at RugSale.com.

For any questions or thoughts - you can always call our Customer Care line toll-free at 1-866-784-7444. Thanks for coming to RugSale.com - 50,000 Name Brands for less!

Coupon codes restrictions apply where necessary. Sale starts from now til to midnight (EST) Saturday, August 21st.

* Should the promotion be realized and a payout occur, a third party will processing all claims and the customers participating will receive a refund thirty days from their date of notification. Void where prohibited. Winners are determined by the conditions of the agreement with the third party, RugSale.com has no liability in their decision(s) - weather conditions are determined by a professional third party service that certifies all conditions for the promotion have been met. All Right Reserved© - RugSale.com 2010

Finding Area Rugs Online Is Easy

When it is time to spruce up your living area, why not start with a fabulous area rug? These days, area rugs are so much more than just a floor covering. They can be magnificent design implements, interactive, and, even, great pieces of art. There are many styles, colors, shapes, and sizes available on the market today. For convenience and cost savings, everyone can find area rugs online to create an environment for those warm family moments or to showcase your stylish panache.

There is absolutely no limit to what an area rug can do to transform a room. Whether you are looking for a round, oval, square or hexagonal shape, you will have no problem finding the right rug online. Area rugs can even be customized to a desired asymmetrical shape. There are so many online resources to help you make the right choice. Most websites provide the online customer with interactive design suggestions, and style guide simulators, to make your interior design capabilities boundless. The online customer will have no problem finding something to meet his or her needs. Styles and designs are numerous and range from traditional oriental or Persian designs, to braided and shag styles. Best of all, an area rug can convert any room simply, and immediately.

Area rugs are one of the most versatile and cost effective ways to add your own style to a living or work space. Whether you are looking for an elegant Oriental or Persian rug in an arcade or paisley design, or a contemporary style that is bold, chic, and artsy, you can find it online and at a great price! Likewise, area rugs are made for just about every type of space, indoor or outdoor. Furthermore, for children’s rooms, interactive rugs are an amazing addition. Just imagine a rug that is beautiful, colorful and fully functional. An area rug can satisfy all of your needs.

An area rug is just the thing you need to add a touch of brilliance and classiness to any living space. You can find all of your area rugs online and at reasonable prices. Besides providing functionality, like providing warmth for a bare floor or acoustic help in a huge space, area rugs will add the charm, style, and beauty you need to make your room inviting. The key to successfully finding the right area rug, to meet your needs and budget, is to do your research, shop online, at a wholesaler, or in-store. Know your taste and your budget, and you will be quickly on your way to style excellence. You will be amazed at the variety, prices and offers that are available to you.

This article was written exclusively for Rug Sale by Chloe Wilson whose Area Rugs Frenzy website offers advice to homeowners looking to buy area rugs online. Please drop by to read other tips including advice on rug placement.