Buying Area Rugs

You can explore the fascinating history of rugs or simply find out how to make the right choice for your home or office.
But, how do you go about selecting the right rug(s)?

What kind of material is best for your situation?

Which style is best for the look and feel you want?

Does each type of rug have different guidelines for care/cleaning?At first, that might seem like a lot to think about.
No need to fret...  We’ll help answer those questions, and more!


There are tons of area rug tips, and you'll find them in easy-to-understand sections that make the topic more enjoyable as well as informative and certainly less perplexing than other sites about rugs.
Image by tray via FlickrWe’ll take an in-depth look at the materials used to make area rugs, both natural and synthetic. Natural materials include wool, cotton, jute and sisal. Synthetic materials are things like polypropylene/olefin and nylon. You can find out more about the different methods used to make area rugs including hand-knotted, flat-woven, hooked and machine-made.

We’ll show you lots of useful tips for decorating with area rugs as well as valuable information on their care and cleaning.

There's also a section about the terminology used when discussing rugs and rug making.

When the time comes for you to pick an area rug (or more than one), ask yourself these questions:

• How much foot traffic will the area rug get and will there be children or pets on the rug?
• Do you want a rug to fit in with your existing furniture or furnishings or will you get new furniture and/or furnishings to go with the area rug?
• Do you want the rug to draw attention to some part of the room or to create a theme?
• Will the rug be used for artistic expression or to personalize your environment?
• Do you want a rug that will last for decades and become a family heirloom?

Some of these things may not apply in your situation while other items may deserve some consideration before making the final decision about picking the right area rug(s). You’ll be able to see for yourself what is best for different circumstances.