New Andy Warhol collection items added to RugSale.com 50,000 item selection

Andy Warhol was known for breaking the rules, harnessing the latest technology to express his ideas, and creating a new movement in Twentieth century art to be studied and imitated for years to come. The factory designs were influenced by the early textures and shading of Warhhol's "Factory" period.

The Factory was the hip hangout for artsy types and the Warhol superstars. It was famed for its groundbreaking parties and artwork. In the studio, Warhol's workers would make silkscreens and lithographs. In 1968, Andy moved the Factory to the sixth floor of the Decker Building, 33 Union Square West, near Max's Kansas City, a club Warhol and his entourage would frequent.

In that tradition, these rugs have deeper and richer colors than most and their style are high-quality and handmade. They would look fantastic in a den, living room or open area that is trying to showcase a more Autumnal style. Because of their handmade manufacturing, they would last longer than most and are often more plush that your standard rug.

There are just some really neat new styles such as the Andy Warhol 14113 Horizon that depicts a sunrise or the Andy Warhol 14114 Twillight that looks more like a sunset  - both would be enthralling near a large open window or in your front entrance.

All of these are fairly new additions to the Andy Warhol collection at RugSale.com - for more fall color ideas please just follow the link here.

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

RugSale.com - Match not - want not

You remember prom? How cute it was to have his cumberbun match your mauve dress? Or her hair match the bandanna on your leg? You know who you are - Ralph Macchio wasn't the only one.

In the decorating world, matching is a sign of shaky confidence in one's decorating abilities. It sends you back to safe harbors where you know that if everything is pink, it will look okay. Guess what - it won't. It will remind your family and friends of prom - and that bad perm too.

The rugs you own should be the foundation of your home (big or small) and not the afterthought. The best possible scenario is to get the rugs first and then the rest of the room can go from there - trying to shoehorn a rug style into a room that doesn't work is often a source for disaster and misery.

Here are some simple suggestions that will help deal with your desire to match your rugs with everything else.

1.) Treat black like a canvass. Do not purchase a solid color rug  - it's the first thing you will notice that collects all the debris and dirt. But if you are looking for a darker tone, you can use a dark or even black tone that is laced with beige or mauve. Black accents often pull character out of the rug and give it a great dimenion. Most modern rugs are designed in this fashion - such as Momeni's Andy Warhol collection or Shaw's Accents collection.

2.) Traditional rugs are your friend. Just because mom owned one doesn't mean you should avoid them - you're a grown up now, make your own choices. Traditionals are great for dining rooms, hallways and even the kitchen. The right rug can change the entire look of the room. Look for burgundy, ivory, and navy rugs from manufacturers such as 828 International or Kas's Cambridge collection.

3.) Braided Rugs are great for the front door, bathroom or sunroom. Places where there is often a lot of sunlight and/or ambient light. They are often pastels and lighter designs, so you can take heart that the rug is naturally that color. Anji Mountian Bamboo rugs have some good examples of this as well as Colonial Mills Seascape collection.

Use these suggestions as a starting point to build your own look. Stay away from the matchey-match of high school and be more open with colors and styles in your home. It's the best way to enjoy home without having to remember high school for another year - and the perm and bandanna too. :)

Rug ideas for your studio apartment

You live in a major city, doesn't really matter where, and you have found the coolest studio apartment that your 2010 salary can afford these days. Whether you are in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, points North or areas in the South End, your studio apartment is the coolest place you've found to call home.

Now what? Studio apartments are cool, but they are also cold - a usual by-product of wood flooring used when it used to be a factory or mill. So a rug is the usual solution, but you don't want just any rug, you want rugs that will accent your studio apartment.

Rugs make the room  - and that couldn't be more true than with a open floor plan like a studio apartment. Usually, you get the privelege of walls to help you dictate which room is the bedroom and which one is the living room, but not here - you have to be creative.

But you are creative - aren't you? That's why you own a studio apartment, after all. So let's start.

When you are deciding on a rug for a space (aka - the "Living Room" or "Kitchen") you want the colors to place nice with each other - so don't get a zebra pattern and then try to put a red shag within eyesight. The joke "What's black and white and red all over...." will be your apartment.  Not cool.

No instead, choose on an overall tone for your studio apartment. Earth tones are very much in-style these days, but that's just one example. You can choose lighter tones if the general look of the space is too dark or darker tones if the apartment just gets too much sunlight. The trick here is balance - find the right tone and you can then decide on the right look and finally, your rugs.

Momeni has some great collections complete with the latest tones and styles that would play in nearly any setting. Deco, Elements, New Wave and Innovations are all popular collections you can use. They all have differening styles with colors that coordinate, yet are individual enough to be able to give you the distinct look you want each "room" to have.

The key here is creativity. Use your space wisely with an underlying style tone, complete with a simple budget and your studio apartment will shine.

How Your Floor can Celebrate the Fourth in Style

Nope- not kidding here, you acutally can make your floor as patriotic as your backyard barbeque with just a few quick changes.

I mean, think about it, your rug dictates what the rest of the room looks like doesn't it? If you want a jungle theme, you're not buying a red shag rug. If you wanted a traditional study, pink is out. Patterns on your rugs can make or break the design of the room faster than any yard sale trinket or ebay find.

But back to patriotism and and the fourth - Betsy Ross is credited as the designer of the American flag. She sat down with George Washington and figured out a general pattern for the flag, which had many stages before it was really decided upon in late 1777. Betsy Ross first input to the American Flag was the stars. George Washington wanted six pointed stars, Betsy showed him five pointed stars would work a whole lot better. Here's where you can put a little history into your room's presentation.

Find a rug with stars in it - five pointed ones to be specific. Look for contemporary rugs, that's your best bet. Momeni and Oriental Weavers are great providers of these styles.

If you aren't a fan of star, or stripes, then Anji Bamboo Mountain has a red shag rug that would work perfect as a balancer for all the other smaller decorations that you're going to have around your room. Simple is always better. You've had enough to do and it's time to relax. Have a great, happy and safe Fourth of July and we'll see you on the other side of the fireworks.

New Summer Styles for your room's rugs

Color can set the entire mood for a space and is usually the first criteria for any rug shopper. Lighter shades can brighten a space and give it a more open feel, and by contrast, darker shades can create a more intimate atmosphere. Additionally, choosing the right color might involve finding a shade that complements a fabric or wall treatment.

During the summer season, you want to make your colors more light and airy. It's already hot outside, so why not give your apartment, studio, house or condo the appearance of a more cool atmosphere?

Use lighter blues, some canary yellows or perhaps even a rose to help give your room a lighter, more bright look. Stay away from burgundy, black or dark navy for the time being - you want your space to be inviting and open - not dark, not when it's 90 plus degrees outside.

You also want to use lighter materialed rugs too - (i.e. "thinner"). They won't capture as much heat as a thick shag rug might or a deep traditional rug would, thin is in when it comes to the heat and lazier months.

You want to rotate your room(s) rugs as often as you change the batteries in your home's smoke alarms (no, really, you need to change those every once in a while too) so that way your room has a fresh look and your rugs last longer, also helps keep everything more clean too. Have a great summer!

Protecting your rug from the sun

Rugs are often the last item of the room to be thought of. After all, they lie on the floor that we all walk on, when was the last time that you looked down at your rug lovingly and cooed about that time you walked on it last?

Rugs really are the one of the better definers of your room(s). If you want a jungle themed room, a leopard patterned rug is your first choice, not a traditional red rug; if you are looking to increase the elegance of your dining room, you don't buy an Andy Warhol styled rug with pastels.

But homeowners don't typically think of rugs until something happens. A stain, a rip or a complete change of design are usually the reasons - Rugs need to be thought of first and then walked on, not the other way around.

With that said, you need to learn how to protect your area rug from the sun so as to increase it's lifespan and ensure that your investment lasts longer. Some rugs are colorfasted, especially a handmade or Persian rug, but others are not, especially if you bought it from a department store or from Aunt May's friend in the school parking lot - not all rugs are created equal.

You can protect your rug(s) from the sun with a few simple steps:

1.) turn your rugs around every so often - like every two months, especially if there is a direct sunbeam coming from the window on only part of the rug

2.) alternate rugs - switch them around from room to room every six months to keep them breathing and away from direct sunlight

3.) take them outside and beat them to keep them looking fresh. Vaccuuming doesnt' always do the trick.

The idea is to keep them moving and away from direct sunlight so they aren't exposed for any real length of time. Keep them moving around, give them a little care and they'll last a much longer time.

Changing a Room’s Look – Just by Adding a new Rug

Everyone wants change! It keeps your house looking fresh, elegant and stylish. Actually changing a room’s look certainly doesn’t mean to get rid of what you already have, it’s all about moving around what you already own. If you have such an arrangement of a room that there is no space for an exotic rug which matches your furniture and other things in your room, move about a little bit and rearrange the whole room so that you have a good space for a rug.

A rug is generally said to be the foundation of any room so all the furniture and other interior décor of your room should be in accordance of the rug otherwise your room will give a clumsy look. Actually a rug is the center of attraction of any room so if you add a new rug, your room will have a new center of attraction! This means that the overall look of your room is subject to change. After adding a new rug you can make other slight changes like adding new standalone décor products such as photo frames or paintings. Such interior décor items change the overall aspect of the room, and if your rug and decoration products have some combinational relation with each other they will give a marvelous and exotic new look to your room.

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How to Protect your Rug from the Sun

As we welcome the summer and the wonderful rays of the sun, we should also be prepared for the effects that it can do to our precious rugs. Sun fading on a rug is not impossible to correct, but is very difficult. In this case, there is only prevention, and a costly cure. When you purchase a new rug or when you’re placing a rug in your home, you should also be aware of how the light from your windows can affect the rug. Be particular about skylights as well. You can also try to observe how the light falls and streams through you window at different times during the day.

When a rug fades unevenly, the color is impossible to even out. Keep your rug out of direct sunlight, if possible. The rays of the sun damage by causing the rug to fade where the light hits it. Consider window tints that can block out most of the sun’s harmful rays.


Antique rugs that were made with natural substances are especially susceptible to sun fading. Chemically washed rugs will still show some fading over time as well. Rug areas that are under direct sunlight will fade and look uneven compared to the other parts of the rug.


So what can you do to prevent your rug from fading? Frequently rotate your rug especially when it’s under direct sunlight. Or rotate it at least once a month. The rug will tend to fade but the color will at least be uniform. If the rug is not under direct sunlight, you can rotate it four times in a year or every season. If your valuable rug is inside a rarely used room, you can close the curtains and preserve the original colors. For more tips and ideas on how to protect your rugs in your home - see these videos on rug care provided by the folks at RugSale.com - 50,000 Designs, Just One Site....

Choosing a Perfect Eco Friendly Rug

Rugs are the most important part of the interior décor of your room. They are a great way to add personality and color to any room. There are environmental concerns associated with rugs and their creation, as discussed in the previous post, because of these concerns eco-friendly rugs are now available. Here are some tips for you to keep in mind while choosing a perfect eco-friendly rug for your room.

1.Buy rugs which are made from natural fibers. Resource-intensive products such as petroleum by-products should be avoided. The backing should also be made from natural fibers, and environment friendly adhesives.


2.Check out the chemicals with which the rug has been treated. The chemicals which are used to treat rugs to make them stain resistant and more durable also cause environmental damage. The less chemicals the rug is treated with, the more eco-friendly it is.

3.Look for the recycle logo; choose companies which recycle old rugs to manufacture new ones but keeping chemical treatment in consideration. Rugs which are recycled are also helpful for a clean environment.

4.Never compromise with design and décor of your room. Find an eco-friendly rug which fits your room the best, that’s where Rugsale.com comes in with a vast variety of eco-friendly rugs.

Eco Friendly Rugs

If you need to change your rugs, why not choose materials that are safe for your health and the planet.

According to a general study and analysis by EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) indoor pollutant levels can be more than two to five times greater than they are outside. If you get a new rug its composition, coloring and manufacturing goes through a number of chemical and mechanical processes. During the chemical processes the rug is treated with a large number of chemicals including carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene. These compounds generally have a characteristic smell which you can experience once you get a new rug. This smell is usually due to volatile organic compounds which can easily evaporate into air. Such chemicals are certainly dangerous for you and your family. As you certainly wouldn’t prefer to compromise the interior décor of your room there is a specific solutions to the problem.

Eco friendly rugs are designed and manufactured in such a way that you get the same stylish and classy interior décor but there are no dangerous chemicals involved! Usually eco friendly rugs are made from natural fibers with very little or no chemical treatment involved. Woven wool, natural sisals, jutes, and sea grass are some of the common natural materials used while making such rugs. Hundred percent woolen carpets made with undyed or vegetable-dyed yarn are also included in this category. A special kind of natural glue known as natural latex (extracted from rubber plant) is also used which make such rugs a complete natural product.

Rugsale.com has variety of eco friendly rugs manufactured from natural materials which are healthy and are considered good for the environment. The good thing about our vast collection is that you can find the same striking and exotic variety as usual rugs at some really great values as well. RugSale.com - 50,000 Designer Name Brands, just one site.

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Choosing the Right Rug for Your Room

It could be quite frustrating choosing the right rug with the large variety of rug sizes and with some different from the other with just a mere inch. But selecting the right rug size is easy once you can see the difference. Sizing the rug to fit your room the right way will make it more comfortable, better define its purpose and save your hardwood & laminate floors from damaging wear and scratches.











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Floor Space
To make a room look proportioned, most people feel that they should leave at least 18”(45cm) of the bare floor around the rug. If the room is small, it can be less than 18”(45cm) and this applicable to halls and the foyer. But it is best that you take a look at your room and figure out how much area you want a rug to cover. If you want to showcase your beautiful hardwood floor, you may want to go for a smaller area rug just to add a little color or warmth to the room.











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Plan around your Furniture
Before you determine the size of your new area rug, you should arrange your furniture first. If you want a large area rug for your living room, all the legs of your furniture should be resting on the rug for a more “pulled together” look. Do not put your furniture on the rug anymore if it is not enough to cover the whole area. Place the rug instead on the center and arrange the furniture around it.













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Do not place a rug under your dining table if the chairs will appear half on and half off. A small rug will make the dining room crowded and uncomfortable. It will also allow the chairs to scratch the floors. The right size rug allows your guests to sit comfortably & increases the room’s visual appearance. This also protects your floors, avoiding costly refinishing expenses













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For a rug to look balanced in the bedroom, it should extend beyond the sides of a King or Queen size bed for at least 18”(45cm) and for a Full or Twin bed, 12”(30cm). It also depends on your room size but you should never go smaller with the rug extension.

Measure the room
To make it the decision easier in choosing a rug size, you should measure your room. Using tape measure. Decide which part of the floor you want covered and how much of the floor you want to show. Some people prefer to place rugs in the area where there is heavy traffic. You can also place a rug under the coffee table to make it the focal point of the living room. Bring the measurements to the store with you. You may not find a rug that measures exactly but at least you can have an idea of the size that you need.

There are really no rules of thumb in choosing the right-sized rug but these tips can help in your decision making process in choosing the right area rug for your home.

RugSale.com presents - Helping Your Rugs Last

Keeping your Area rug , Persian Rug or Silk Carpet in tiptop condition is quite easy. When it comes to keeping them cleaned and well-maintained,all you have to do is carry out some basic area rug care every once in a while. Do not let your rug dertioriate into a rubbish pile. Each area rug is a valuable piece of work and with adequate care,it will maintain its look and value for several years.

One simple but important tip is to keep your rug away from direct sunlight. This preventive tip will keep your rug from fading over time. This might not be always possible but you can use curtains or blinds to keep the sun away. But if this really can’t be avoided, what you can do is rotate your rug every once in a while so that the fading would be equal for all parts of the carpet. Do the same if your rug or carpet gets a lot of foot traffic, especially when its placed in a hall or walkway. Turn it at a 90 degree angle every once in a while so that the wear is equally distributed throughout.

If you are worried about mold, especially if you have this problem in your home, you can air-dry the rug by lifting it above the ground and placing a support underneath. Placing it above clothes airier for a few hours should do the trick. Moth larvae and Silverfish thrive in damp environments, there are products in the market that can get rid of these right away to prevent an infestation.

Another important fact to remember is not to overdo vacuuming. It is very important to vacuum but the available vacuum cleaners on the market today have powerful ducts and large suctions that can stretch the fibers of your rug. You can also wash your carpet, but don’t overdo this as either. Follow manufatcurer’s instructions for washing your rug, an average area rug should only need to be washed every three to five years. This may also depend on circumstances but when it comes to maintaining your rug, following a routine is best. Taking note of these simple tips will give your rug a longer life.

Different Parts of an Oriental Rug

We at Rugsale.com dont only provide you with exotic and amazing rugs at an awasom price but also teach you the basic knowledge of rugs. Following are the parts of an oriental rug:

->Warps are the strings which are parallel and are stretched from one set loom beam to the other loom beam upon which rows of knots are tied.

->Wefts are the threads/strings that run across the width of the rug, over and under the warp strings and between rows of knots.

->Knots are tied by looping yarn around pairs of warps and cutting off the standing end. The ends of the "knot" become the pile or nap of the rug.

->Edge bindings are made by wrapping several warps at the edge of the rug with yarn to reinforce this part of the rug.
->End finishes hold knots and wefts from working off the rug's warp strings. Many rug types have a flat-woven kilim selvedge at both ends.
->Fringes are formed by gathering and knotting together bundles of warp strings at both ends of the rug after the rug has been cut from the loom. The knots in these bundles of warp strings keep pile knots and end finishes tight at the rug's ends.

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Limited Time Offer! 10% Off and Free Padding on All Nourison Rugs!

Rugsale.com is one of the lead online rug selling companies of US. We offer a complete range of rugs within a vast price range as well as awesome quality and standard. To please our customers we continuously offer a large range of exotic and amazing offers. We are now offering 10% OFF ON ALL NOURISON RUGS WITH 100% FREE PADDING. Nourison offers comprehensive programs from signature handmade area rugs such as Nourison 2000 collection, to prestigious designers lines like Calvin Klein, to the best-selling machine made carpets like the Ashton House collection. Over the years, The Nourison Companyhas become one of the most diversified producers and importers of handmade area rugs. They are recognized both for the variety and quality of there assortments. RugSale is proud to be one of Nourisons best Internet dealers.

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Rugsale.com is one of the oldest online rug stores in US. With 55 years of experance and expertise in the rug industry - Rugsale.com has become a name of confidence and trust. With over 10,000 customers across US Rugsale.com presents regular promotions and updates for our exclusive customers. We now present an amazing 30% rebate SALE. Get a Rebate VISA Card when you shop at RugSale for a limited time! Rebate Card Can Be Used Anywhere VISA Is Accepted.
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Learning About Rugs - From Rugsale.com

We at rugsale.com don't only provide you with the most classy and outstanding rugs but also take care of our customers by providing great advices and teaching them how to select the perfect rug for their room, as well as how to maintain rugs after purchase. If you are interested in learning about rugs along with tips and tricks of how to maintain them, please log on to our RUG SCHOOL. We also have a special section for decorating tips to teach you how to choose the perfect rug for your room!

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Rugsale.com - 55 Years of Experance and Expertise

Rugsale.com is an extension of years of family Business in New England, Since 1954 we have been serving the rug industry by providing classy and outstanding rugs to add a special touch to the interior decor of your house. Rugsale.com it self was established in 1999 to provide low cost all time sale!! rugs to consumers in US. We import the most classy and exotic brands of rugs and make them available for sale online; at a highly discounted rate for our customers across US. During the past three decades of Online Sale, rugsale.com has developed over ten thousand satisfied customers. Our speciality is that we help you improve your interior decor by choosing the best rug; that fits perfectly with the remaining interior of your house. Always remember that your rug and the whole interior decor of your house depicts your personality and outlook. It makes people feel how are you from the inside!
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Stair Runner Rugs - Rugsale.com

Stair Runner rugs add a special touch to the interior decor of your stairs within your living room, Rugsale.com has a vast variety of such rugs. Most runners measure about 2'6" wide. Runners can be as narrow as 2' or wider than 3', but as widths diverge from 2'6", the number of runners found decreases. Stairs consist of treads and risers. The tread is the part where we place our feet to climb upwards while the riser is a part where the stair rises to the next level. The major advantages of this type of rugs are sound reduction and safety. Apart from giving comfort, this type of rug will sooth you by providing reduction of sound while climbing and also provide you proper grip which will make it safe for you to use the stairs.

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Rugs - Buying Guide - From Rugsale.com

Area rugs are an easy way to not only spruce up a room but also to add warmth and make living that little bit more comfortable. However when it comes to buying an area rug you will probably be faced with a huge range of styles, sizes and colors, which can make finding the perfect rug a daunting task.

The below is a guide which points out the factors which you should look out for when buying area rugs and will make your purchase a more informative and pleasant one. Before even thinking about going to the rug store you first need to do some planning.

The first issue you need to think about is the size of the rug you need. Area rugs are a great way to define a spot in the room or even a piece of furniture like a table. Large rugs are ideal for lounge rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms while small rugs are best for more confined spaces like hallways.

If your rug is going to be placed underneath a piece of furniture, make sure the rug is larger than the furniture and that borders showing are of an equal size.

If you’re going to be using multiple rugs in the same room that is fine, however it’s best that you use different sized rugs. If all your rugs are the same size it tends to give the room a divided appearance, which may not look natural.

Next up is the appearance of your rug, properties like color, style and pattern are very important to address. Unfortunately when it comes to choosing a rug color, it’s not always a good idea to simply go with your favorite color. You need to look at the décor of your room and use that as a starting point. Generally if your room has a bright colored theme it’s best to go with a neutral color like black, as you don’t want to overdo the brightness.

On the other hand if the room has a more natural look, you can complement the rooms look by adding a vibrant colored rug, but don’t just use any color though. Take a look around the room and look for any colors that stand out on paint, furniture, paintings or any other elements and choose a rug, which contains that color.

As far as which rug style to go with, rugs with a symmetrical pattern are best used for rooms that are busy in nature. If your looking to liven up a room than you may find the contemporary style rug is best. The bright colors, shapes and interesting patterns are perfect for sprucing up a room and defining a spot.

All good rug stores should have hundreds if not thousands of different rug designs. So even if your tastes are selective, don’t worry because you will definitely find a design you like – provided you go to the right store that is.

Perhaps the most important factor of rug buying has little to do with the look of it. The material of the rug is extremely important because no matter how attractive it looks, if it’s not comfortable to use the rug is basically useless. The best way to determine if a rug has the right feel is to simply feel it at the store.

There are several types of materials used in rugs and each is quite different from each other.

Wool and cotton are both similar and are highly durable and both have a soft feel to them. They’re also resistant to water, fire and stains in nature, which makes it a favorite among rug users. Wool and cotton also a natural material and are favorable for those who suffer from allergies. Cotton rugs are generally less expensive than wool rugs but to be fair they do tend to not last as long.

Synthetic rugs such as nylon and olefin are fine choices and have excellent strength and stain resistant properties. You will usually find the more unorthodox designs using these materials. Compared to softer materials like wool and cotton, synthetic based rugs generally don’t feel as good and don’t have the same quality factor. Having said that, everyone’s different and if you find a synthetic rug that you like, there’s no point in paying extra for a wool or cotton rug if you’re satisfied with a synthetic rug.

The final factor you will need to think about is the ideal shape of the rug. The shape is not exactly a critical issue however it should be said that rectangular rugs are best suited for larger areas while round rugs are usually found under coffee tables or in the center of a room.

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