Posts Tagged: rugs

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Jul 10

The Comfort of Cream Rugs

In a house that is three stories tall, consisting of five bedrooms, two garages, and a lovely pool out back, it would be logical to think that the focal point of a house like that could be located anywhere. Perhaps the kids spend all of their summer hours in the pool, maybe the parents spend their time reading in the sun room; although, the truth is that the whole family loves to spend their relaxing time right there in the living room.

Indeed, the living room! Complete with the family’s beloved big screen television, comfortable couches and love seat in the corner, natural light, and of course, the cream rug. How pedestrian! How suburban! The large, relatively worn cream rug, a staple in the family for years. Perhaps it didn’t go along perfectly with the otherwise modern feel of the house, but sometimes, the design and style of certain pieces don’t matter as much as the warm and unexplainable vibes an old heirloom gives off. Their cream rug was humble and it had played its roll to perfection over the years it had been in the family.

Quiet, modest, and and always comfortable, the rug was just like that final puzzle piece, the glue of the entire spirit of the house. It was eight feet by eight feet and had a color that was just close enough to be thought of as “agreeable” with the color scheme of the room. Of course it was worn from the use of multiple family generations, but the comfort had increased, like valuable real estate! Items like that are rare. Items that become family heirlooms and historical artifacts all at once. Items, like cream rugs, that end up becoming a historical storybook, rich with culture and bursting with love that only the family can feel.

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26
Mar 10

The Beauty That Round Rugs Bring

Round rugs add beauty and a classy look to our homes, from the door steps, living rooms, bedroom, kitchen and toilet. Rugs are not only used to decorate and add beauty to the wall alone but also to the walls of the house or office.

Round shaped rugs have bought a new dimension in the world of interior design, unlike square, rectangle or oval shaped rugs, round shaped rugs can fit perfectly in any space without need for a lot of adjustments.

Round Rug Sizes
Round shaped rugs come in all designs and sizes. Just like other rugs, the rugs also are made using different materials from nylon, woolen, cotton etc. The rugs are designed to meet the various needs and functions and this is determined by the size of the rug. There are those rugs meant for wall decorations, most of the time, these rugs 3 foot to 3 foot 10 inches. They are also idle when used as table decorations.
Other sizes in which the round rugs are found range from four foot rugs to nine foot rugs, however we have also the extra large rugs measuring ten foot.

Round rugs that lie between four foot and nine foot are mainly used for floor decorations in various settings. This is because the rugs cover a big chunk of space and this adds more beauty and life to the room. The designs and quality of the rugs is categorized depending on their sizes.
Some examples of round rugs types are; Banister rug, Bamboo rug, dreams rug, entry-way rug etc.

Cleaning Process
The process of cleaning the round rugs is similar to that of other rugs. What has to be considered before cleaning the rugs is the type of material used to make the rugs. Color is also an important factor that should be taken into consideration before cleaning the rugs.

A good choice of the round rug will sparkle you house, this is based on the rug color visa vi the color of your furniture and the color of the interior of your house.

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5
Mar 10

Make a Statement With a Shag Rug

You can include a shag rug in your home decor as a way to release the fun side of your personality. Shag rugs come is some of the most beautiful and brilliant colors. Most teenagers would love the opportunity to include a vibrant green, blue, purple, red, or orange shag rug in their bedroom. If you want to really add some fun and flare to a room, a shag rug with swirls, waves, squiggle lines, or geometric shapes should be included in your design plan. Bold, bright colors can bring a spark of life to any room. Your feet would love to wake up to the tickle of a shag rug beside of the bed. You can easily create a fun and casual atmosphere in a family room by including a few shag rugs in there.

If you prefer a more tranquil decor in your home, shag rugs are still an option for you. Neutral colored shags can add a touch of elegance to a bedroom, living room, or bathroom. A small rug placed in a dressing area is quite attractive. A nursery is also a wonderful place to add some shag rugs. A pastel blue, a neutral beige, or a mix of soft colors woven together help create a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere for both you and your baby.

A bamboo shag rug offers you the perfect opportunity to make the statement to others that you are concerned about environmental issues. These rugs are not only beautiful, they are ecologically friendly. Including these rugs in your living area or bedroom adds an element of sophistication to the room. With a choice of colors such as black, chocolate, beige, or crimson, it should be easy for you to find a bamboo round shag rug that will blend with or compliment your color scheme.

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14
Feb 10

A Round Rug Can Be The Icing On The Cake

Sometimes corners and triangular areas in your home can be tricky to furnish, but a round rug can be just what is needed to pull the area together. Triangles love circles, and a round rug in a corner space can provide the balance for a sitting area, as well as draw attention to a showy piece of furniture in the corner itself. It is also a perfect compliment to place under a smart looking round table, or even as a wall hanging.

Basically, there are two ways that circular rugs are fashioned: braided and sewn together, or traditional loop design. The materials that are used will “fashion” the price. Natural fibers can be common like wool and cotton, or more exotic such as: jute, sisal, abaca, seagrass, and hemp. Of course these textures vary greatly, therefore you will need to have in mind what “look” you are going for, and how much you’d like to spend. Synthetic fibers usually fall into the nylon, acrylic and olefin categories. These fibers are more resilient than natural fibers and generally cost less. Since they are a bit more forgiving, they require less care.

With these things in mind, assess the area you want to cover and the traffic that it will receive. If you are looking for a room-sized rug that will be heavily trodden, you might want to consider one of the more durable fibers. One nice thing about a round rug is your ability to “spin” it without incurring geometric floor plan problems. For example: if you have an area that is getting brutalized by traffic, you can simply give the rug a 90-180 degree turn, and no one will be the wiser.

Whatever the size or motif you desire, there is an attention getting round area rug out there for you!