Traditional and contemporary braided rag rugs

Braided rag rugs are hand or machine manufactured from a variety of fabrics and woven to form beautiful designs to suit a wide variety of decors. Although they are particularly suited to a home with a country theme, braided rugs are versatile enough to use in any home and in any room of the house.

 Braided area rugs were traditionally hand woven in round or oval shapes however, the popularity of these rag rugs has resulted in a wide range of shapes including octagonal and square.

Outdoor rag rugs are becoming more and more popular. Suited to patios and pool areas these area rugs not only provide a stylish look to your outdoor area but also offer a soft surface to walk on. A round outdoor braided rug is particularly attractive under a patio setting.

Many braided rag rugs are machine or hand washable making them ideal for a children’s room or play area. Braided kids area rugs made from nylon or polypropylene are durable and are easy to keep clean and your kids will love the bright designs.

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For a unique look, try a round rug

Have you ever admired round area rugs, but didn’t quite know how to use them in your home’s décor? You’re not alone—many people love the look of a round area rug, but can’t figure out where to put them in their home.

The great thing about round area rugs is that they come in a wonderful variety of colors and sizes. You can purchase a round area rug in just about any color that you can think of, such as the more common blues, greens and pastels, to the much-used deeper colors of today, such as burnt oranges, strong yellows, sunset reds and rich blue-greens. In addition, when shopping for a round area rug, you’ll have the option of varying sizes—from the smallest of rugs to a large one that will take up a great amount of your room’s space.

Okay, so where do you use these fantastic looking round area rugs?

If you have a small space, and are trying to pull together various items in it, a small round area rug may just do the trick. For example, let’s imagine that you had a small sitting area with two wicker chairs and a table in between them. The wicker chairs had red, solid colored cushions on them. That sounds like a nice setting, but a small round area rug with a pattern—either plaid, striped or even a floral—could make it much more exciting!

And you’re not limited to small spaces with round area rugs. If you have a round dining room table, a round rug looks much better than a rectangular or square one. In addition, a large living space, such as a den or living room can be made beautiful by using a round area rug instead of the expected rectangular one.

What about you?

Do you have a space—big or small—in your home that is calling out for something unexpected, like a round area rug? If so, why not check out the many resources available to you and starting for just the perfect one!

Beautify your home with a modern rug

The modern and contemporary rugs available nowadays are often attractive enough to place on your wall rather than your floor.

They are a work of art due to their striking designs and colors. By adding a contemporary styled rug to your room you are completing the ultimate finishing touch to your decor.

Contemporary area rugs complement any modern home. Dramatic designs and bold colors are available with many signature collections created by leading designers such as Jessica Miller, Gene Meyer and Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz. These area rugs will be a great investment for years to come.

Some examples of contemporary rugs are retro shag carpets in wool or soft leather.

These rugs are very much in vogue as are Flokati rugs and carpets, and seagrass is another popular style. The dramatic look of leather rugs is complemented by the soft feel of them under your feet. And they are available in a variety of colors, which mean that these rugs will suit any home.

Contemporary and modern rugs can be found in many different shapes and sizes from the standard circular, oval and square to the more unconventional such as pebble shape. It is even possible to purchase custom made area rugs to suit your individual requirements.

Purchasing contemporary rugs means you will have a unique addition for your home that will not only be a focal point of interest but a talking point for your visitors.

One of the least common styles of carpet is round area rugs. Most people are seeking rectangular or square rugs to fit their rooms symmetrically. If a more rounded profile is desired, they’ll often choose an oval over round area rugs, as the oval tends to fit more comfortably into an overall design scheme.

Yet there are some situations where round rugs can offer a dramatic accent to a room’s style, and others where the complete unexpectedness of the shape turns a rather standard looking room into a classic design statement. Obviously, though, round rugs require a bit of thought to fit into an overall decorating scheme. Consider the following uses and special considerations for their use.

Round area rugs as accent pieces

Round rugs can create a beautiful ‘spotlight’ when used to highlight a piece of furniture. Try placing a small rug with an interesting border pattern beneath a round occasional table or chest to set it off on its own. A round rug used in that way should extend several inches beyond the perimeter of the tabletop.

Round area rugs as ‘area definers’

A round rug can be the perfect floor covering beneath a dinette set in a little alcove or corner of the room. Rugs used in this way should have either an all-over pattern or design (a braided round area rug is ideal in a Colonial or rustic country setting this way), or a border pattern. A central medallion would simply be lost beneath a table.

Round area rugs with center designs and medallions

Have you found a simply stunning area rug that fits beautifully with your room decor and colors – but aren’t sure how to fit it into your existing room design? Imagine it as the centerpiece of a small furniture grouping in a larger room, with the center medallion left uncovered as a focus. Picture a smaller round rug as a wall hanging in a room in which its colors are used. Center it over a wood floor, or a solid carpet, using it to anchor the furniture. There are many possibilities if you open your eyes to them.

Add a touch of class with a contemporary area rug

If  you have a modern home and are looking for contemporary rugs, then the internet is the place to find them. Modern area rugs are available in hand-woven and machine-manufactured styles and designs to suit any contemporary home from retro to the very chic. Designer and shag rugs, art carpets, flokati rugs and more are available to add that touch of class to your home.

Contemporary area rugs are available not only in a wide range of colors and designs but also in a wide range of textures and materials.

Contemporary designer rugs are a great investment for any modern home. Designers such as Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, Kim Parker and Dakota Jackson create beautiful, contemporary designs that will create looks of awe from guests.

For a retro look, try a shag rug made from 100% angora wool. Or for something completely different try a soft leather shag rug. These contemporary rugs create a totally different look and feel.

Art rugs inspired by 20th century artists such as Andy Warhol, create a vibrant, bold and stylish look with art deco or abstract accents. Such sophisticated designs will add a touch of class to any room.

Chinese area rugs are distinctive and unique among most other Oriental rugs for a number of reasons. Their style, color, motifs and patterns all stand outside the norm for area rugs created in other Eastern and Near Eastern countries. Below is a guide to colors, shapes, motifs and patterns common in Chinese area rugs to help you in your choices.

Shape in Chinese Area Rugs

Of all the Orientals, Chinese area rugs are the most likely to be round in shape. That is not to say that round is the predominant shape for Chinese area rugs – rather, that a round area rug is more likely to be of Chinese design than from any other region. Often, a round Chinese area rug will center its design around a central medallion that incorporates a symbol of some sort.

Colors in Chinese Area Rugs

Common background colors for Chinese area rugs are white, beige, yellow, ivory, pink, apricot and peach. Yellow is one of the most common, as it denotes royalty and symbolizes power. Blue, white and pink are common colors for the working of motifs in Chinese area rugs. Overall, Chinese area rugs tend to be done in lighter, clearer colors than most Orientals, which tend to favor rich, dark colors. This is as much because of the Chinese penchant for symbolism over decoration – most Chinese area rugs are designed with symbolic meanings rather than as simple decorative accents for a room.

Motifs in Chinese Area Rugs

Unlike many other styles of Oriental rugs, Chinese area rugs are seldom designed to blend and combine separate motifs into a united overall design. More often, each motif is meant to stand on its own, and has a definite symbolic meaning. A Chinese merchant, for instance, might commission an area rug for his home that uses the symbols for prosperity and good luck, or one for his son’s marriage that was woven with a pattern of butterflies for a happy marriage and peonies for love, incorporating his wishes for his son’s life into the wedding rug.

Patterns in Chinese Area Rugs

As with motifs, repeating patterns found in Chinese area rugs are often symbolic. Some of the common motifs used in repeating patterns in borders and overall designs include butterflies, birds and bats – all symbols of good luck and happiness – or squares, lozenges and other lattice work designs. A common lattice design is interlocking Chinese frets which resemble swastikas. A border of Chinese frets on Chinese area rugs symbolizes 10,000 happiness – an infinite number in Chinese symbology.