Friday, April 6, 2012

Area Rugs 101: Learn How They Can Be Useful To Your Living Space

By Bryce M. Ackerman


As the name denotes, area rugs are rugs that cover an area or section in a room. There are different methods people use this particular kind of rug. For most people, they utilize this type of rug for ornamental purposes. It is their desire to include color and warmth to their space. There are people who use them in a functional manner such as to minimize echo in a room or to conceal a damaged or stained floor.

An example of area rugs is the rug used in a kid's room. Buying rugs can be a complicated process particularly when there are certain things that must be taken into consideration. It is critical that the rug you select matches the existing room decoration. It is also likewise important to make sure that the rug you choose suits the needs and taste of the kid. There are also other factors such as type of materials and size. Other types of area rugs are those used in different rooms of the house such as kitchen and living room, and those used in offices such as a reception section.

Area rugs are available in all kinds of sizes, hues and designs. You can also have an option when it comes to where and how they are made, and what they are made from. Some rugs are made of cotton, while some are manufactured from nylons, wool blends and synthetic fibers. As for designs and hues, there are solid rugs, while there are also patterned rugs.

When choosing from various area rugs, regardless of whether you are in the market for handmade Persian rugs, kid room rugs or antique Oriental rugs, read the product description carefully. It is critical that you do this so that you will know for sure what exactly it is you are shelling out your money for. Be wary of some rug companies who utilize false advertising to get consumers to buy their products. It is smart to evaluate the attributes with the price. Keep in mind that in actuality, there are certain features that can cause a significant increase in price, and if for some reason you found a product with these kinds of features and they are priced less, be cautious. In any case, if it is too good to be true, it probably is.

The area rugs available in some big stores are mostly produced using machines and are from a mass production. For example, these stores may falsely claim their product to be a braided wool rug when in fact they may not be braided at all. Quite the opposite, they may just be wrapped around a material that serves as the center, and the material may be paper or some kind of a synthetic material. There are other rugs that are braided in a flat manner, and manufacturers of this type of rug can demand a higher price. Other method used is hand lacing, which is commonly combined with machine braiding.




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