Kathy Ireland started her working career as a model and transitioned to form a home furnishings and fashions collection. With her motto being ‘Finding solutions for families, especially busy moms’, her desire to offer products at affordable prices has made Kathy Ireland products extremely popular.

The Kathy Ireland Rugs collection is no exception. Specializing in carpets and area rugs for kids and families, Kathy Ireland rugs are developed from durable products in a great range of styles, colors and designs.

The following collections are part of the Kathy Ireland range of area rugs:

Kathy Ireland Home Collection of Rugs

These rugs were inspired by Kathy Irelands travels abroad and are designed for the family in mind. Casual yet sophisticated, these area rugs will suit any home. Manufactured from 100% polypropylene, these rugs are durable and well suited to family living.

Kathy Ireland Young Attitudes Collection of Rugs

Area rugs for the young or young at heart. Kids rugs manufactured from 100% nylon to provide the durability needed for a kids room or play area.

This collection of  area rugs is  suited for toddlers through to teens and beyond.

The colors are bold and bright, featuring patterns and styles that will appeal to they younger generation.

Your room will certainly make a statement when you add one of these beautiful area rugs.

For beauty and quality place  a Karastan rug in your home

Since 1928, Karastan have been manufacturing beautiful area rugs in a huge range of styles and colors. Karastan originally reproduced Persian and oriental style rugs and created a loom which allowed the pile to show through the back of the rug thus mimicking the hand-woven oriental originals. Today, Karastan have extended their range to include a variety of styles and designs as well as broadloom carpet.

The Karastan name has endured with beautiful quality rugs that stand the test of time. To test their durability, back in 1933 at the Worlds Fair, Karastan put one of their rugs on display and allowed the public to walk all over it. After more than 5 million people walked over the rug, half of it was cleaned. According to Karastan, the rug still exists with half still showing the stains left by millions of feet and the other half returned to its former glory.

Genuine oriental and Persian rugs are a wonderful investment but the time and effort that goes into their creation is reflected in the price and for many is well out of their price range. Karastan Rugs are the perfect alternative that will allow you to create the same effect as a genuine rug but at a fraction of the cost.

The Karastan rug mill utilizes chemically stable dyes and high quality worsted wool from New Zealand which gives the rugs their lasting quality. Karastan rugs are custom made to look like traditional antique Persian carpets and their prices are competitive.

Simply remember a few basic rules to keep your Karastan rug looking pristine:

• Vacuum daily in high traffic areas and less often in areas where there is less traffic.
• Clean spills immediately with water and clear soap using a non-pigmented cloth to absorb any fluid.
• Use flat plastic discs under heavy furniture to prevent indentations into the rug, which may sever the fibers.

Mohawk are one of the largest carpet producers in the world, manufacturing and distributing area rugs and broadloom carpet as well as ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. Mohawk are one of America’s oldest carpet weavers and they operate one of the world’s largest weaving plants. The Mohawk brand is a trusted name in carpets and rugs for over 120 years. The company produces carpet brands that include, amongst others, Aladdin, Karastan, Goodwin Weavers and Alexander Smith.

If you have an area rug in your home, then there is a good chance that it has been produced and distributed under the Mohawk brand of carpets.

Mohawk manufactures bathroom rugs, broadloom carpet, door mats, throws and decorative pillows. With coordinated designs and colors, Mohawk products blend well with any home décor.

The range of Mohawk area rugs include hand woven, machine manufactured, hand hooked and hand tufted. Mohawk has hundreds of styles and designs to choose from. Bold symmetrical diamond patterns or colorful block patterns look superb on a hardwood floor and area rugs create a dramatic look on wall-to-wall carpeting.

Their beautiful range of bath mats is available in styles from sea shell through to leopard designs as well as solid colors for the more conservative look.

There are a number of textures to choose from such as sisal and cut pile and the range of quality hard wearing materials used to create this spectacular carpeting includes wool, nylon, polyester and polypropylene.

Because of the superb quality of Mohawk carpet, you will find your rugs will last longer than many other brands and all their rugs are backed by excellent guarantees and warranties. Mohawk is a trusted name in carpet products

You can enhance any room in your home with a quality Mohawk carpet.

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For a contemporary look and feel try a shag rug

Shag area rugs are a look that is definitely in and they look great in any living area. Shag rugs made from wool, polypropylene or leather have a modern look and feel that fits in perfectly in any contemporary home setting. They are also suitable for a log cabin or ski lodge as they have that warm and inviting look and feel.

Wool is one of the more common materials used to create shag carpets. If your budget allows, buy a super plush shag rug, hand made from 100% angora wool or a classic sheep skin rug – both are luxurious and the ultimate in style and elegance!

Shag area rugs are not only available in the traditional woolen and cotton materials but also in nylons, acrylics and leather. Totally in vogue today, shag leather rugs are made from soft leather, which is woven to create a textured look that is very chic. Shag leather rugs are available in beautiful golds, blacks, browns as well as multi-colored shades including blues, reds and purple. Beautiful and soft, these rugs add a touch of style to a contemporary home.

Shag rugs are no longer confined to one or two colors. Although you may prefer to purchase a rug in neutral tones, shag carpets are also available in contemporary styles with bold, geometric patterns and designs to complement any décor.

Shaw Industries is the largest manufacturer of tufted broadloom carpet. They also produce area rugs and ceramic and hardwood flooring for both residential and commercial customers. Shaw Industries manufacture residential Shaw carpet under a wide range of brands including Cabin Craft Carpets, Philadelphia Carpets, Sutton Carpets, Martha Stewart and ShawMark Carpets, Shaw Rugs, Home Foundations, Queen Carpets, Shaw Ceramics, Shaw Hardwoods, Shaw Laminates, Sutton Carpets and Tuftex.

Whatever you finish you are looking for, Shaw’s extensive range of carpets are sure to have the right product to enhance your décor. Shaw’ Industries products include area rugs, contemporary rugs, hand-made and machine woven rugs and more. Shaw has award winning designs and styles and includes collections such as the Mediterranean collection and Masterpieces featuring original designs from renowned artists.

Shaw manufactures a diverse range of area rugs including old style designs through to modern contemporary to suit any home décor. Persian style rugs from the antiquities collection featuring exotic traditional designs are also manufactured by Shaw.

Shaw has hundreds of styles and designs to choose from. The quality and diversity make Shaw a leader in the carpet industry.

For quality and style, choose a Shaw Rug

Shaw Industries are well known for the superb quality of their carpet. Started in 1946, Shaw established itself by providing proprietary coloring techniques for area rugs, floor rug products and dyes for tufted scatter rugs. They have since grown to be the largest manufacturer of carpets in the world. Shaw manufactures area rugs, carpet, hardwood, laminate and ceramics.

Shaw’s range of area rugs is enormous with styles ranging from modern through to traditional. You can find a rug to suit any décor including southwestern designs, contemporary, floral and novelty.

For the kids there is a fun range of kid’s rugs in bright, bold colors and styles including sea themes, modern designs to suit teenagers, and fun designs by Kathy Ireland that the kids will love.

Shaw rugs designed by eminent artists and designers such as Kathy Ireland, Phillip Crowe and William E Poole will really add a unique touch of class to your home décor.

For a more traditional look, Shaw manufactures Persian style rugs as well as classic floral rugs and antique designs. Classic styles in a range of sizes and shapes including carpet runners are widely available.

You can’t go past the purchase of a Shaw rug for quality, design and hardwearing capabilities.