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Different Styles Of Square Rugs For The Home

August 20th, 2010

There are many types of floor rugs that can be found in stores today, and one of them is the square area rug. Square rugs may not be as common as the other rugs like the rectangular, round oval or even runner rugs, but they are nonetheless available in many different sizes, colors, designs and styles. How about picking out one out of the many different styles of square rugs to make your home look more attractive?

One type of square rug is the solid colored rug. These rugs are all in one color and thus make a great accompaniment to places like your bedroom, playroom, nursery or even your study. Such a rug will provide a pop of color in an otherwise neutral room. A solid plain rug is also fantastic in a room with many busy patterns.

Another type of square area rug that you can opt for is the square oriental Persian rug. This makes a great piece either in your entryway, your living room or even your bedroom. For high traffic areas, it is more advisable to choose rugs made from wool. Your bedroom however can benefit from an opulent silk Persian rug.

The next type is the contemporary square rug. Contemporary rugs come in such a variety of designs from abstract to asymmetrical designs, to designs with repetitive motifs. They are also available in a rainbow of colors and all sorts of materials. They make a great addition to contemporary room settings, for example your living room.

One other type of square rug that you may want to try out is the square shag rug. Shag rugs are playful and fun, and project a youthful image. They are available in a wide variety of colors too, from neutral shades to more bright hues. There are shag rugs made from natural fibers like the Flokati, and there are also shag rugs made from synthetic materials.

If you prefer something that looks more natural and outdoorsy, then you can look for square rugs made from bamboo, jute or sisal. These rugs will look great in a natural setting, and can add a light and natural feel to any room.

The above are some different styles of square rugs that you may want to think about for your home. Whatever style you pick, a square area rug will definitely make your home look more attractive and interesting.

What You Should Know About Persian Rugs

July 29th, 2010

There are many attractive and interesting floor rugs out there that we can use to make our homes more beautiful. One of these is the Persian rug. A Persian rug comes from the Oriental rug family and can be traced all the way back to ancient Persia. There are several things that you should know about these rugs if ever you are on the lookout for one.

The biggest exporter of these Persian rugs is Iran. An authentic hand knotted or hand woven rug produced by skilled craftsmen may take many months to produce. That is why the prices for such rugs are truly exorbitant. The craftsmen take on the tedious process using only the best wool, cotton and sometimes silk to come up with some of the best looking rugs in the world. Silk is the most expensive material and can result in the rug being priced as high as the sky. That is why most silk Persian rugs are treasured collector’s items, and used as decorative wall displays and not placed on the floor.

These Persian beauties can be categorized into three types according to their sizes. Anything that is larger than 6 x 4 feet is known as a Farsh or Qalii’. Anything between 6 x 4 feet and smaller is known as the Qalicheh. Subsequently, a rough carpet is known as the Kilim.

Design wise, the surface of the Persian rug can either be covered all over with a motif, or decorated with a centre medallion, or decorated with a repetition of several different motifs. Different motifs and patterns have different meanings. Some of the traditional motifs that you can find are like the Gul, Boteh, Herati, Mina Khani, Shah Abbasi and the Rosette.

These days, the luxurious and exquisite designs found on these Iranian rugs have been copied and reproduced by other countries. Iran may be the producer of the authentic Persian rugs, but it has some serious competition from other countries that provide these rugs at a more affordable price. Many of these rugs today are also machine woven and even made from synthetic materials, which makes them more affordable and accessible to anyone.