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Enhance your decor with a beautifully designed elegant Oriental, Persian or Tibetan rug. The quality and style of these hand made area rugs makes them a truly beautiful addition to any home.

Tibetan rugs are hand woven from wool and silk into a variety of patterns including geometric and abstract designs as well as the more traditional religious symbols of Buddhism. Some of the more popular designs for Tibetan rugs are flowers, trees, tigers and of course mythological dragons which are very popular as they symbolize power and strength.

The soft colors of the Tibetan area rug can be used to create a stunning effect in a modern home that has been decorated with modern styled glass and chrome furniture, although a Tibetan rug is equally effective when placed on wooden polished floors where more traditional furniture has been used.

Oriental rugs from Asia are available in modern or traditional designs and look spectacular on a polished hardwood floor or tiles. You can purchase beautiful oriental rugs that have been hand knotted in high quality silk or New Zealand wool.

Oriental rugs are generally dyed using ancient time tested vegetable dyeing process. Antique oriental rugs are expensive but with the proper care, they will retain their color and last for many years. Hand made classic rugs from Persia add elegance and charm to the home and the beautiful designs will enhance the look of any room.

Contemporary Persian rugs are made from natural or synthetic fibers, and although wool, cotton and silk are more durable than imitation synthetic materials they tend to also be more expensive. However, a Persian rug in either synthetic or natural fibers will look beautiful as part of your home decor.When shopping for a rug for your home, some of the things you may like to consider are:

• the materials used,
• knots per square inch (kpsi),
• price,
• and of course the color and design will play a big part in your decision.

A bath mat is almost a necessity in any bathroom. Why walk on cold bathroom tiles when for just a few dollars you can step onto a soft, warm bath rug! Bath mats come in a huge range of shapes, colors and designs, so finding the right one to suit your bathroom décor is easy.

Bath mats are one of the cheapest of all area rugs, making them a great way to quickly and easily change your bathroom décor from one day to the next. A bathroom rug is a focal point in your bathroom which can soften a cold lifeless bathroom and make it warm and inviting.

Bath rugs are made to withstand mold and mildew so ensure that you purchase a rug that is specifically made for bathrooms. Any bath mat that you purchase should also be machine or hand-washable as your bathroom is a high-traffic area and the rug will see a lot of wear.

If you have a large bathroom then more than one rug may be needed. Stepping out of bath or shower areas will require a bath mat directly underfoot to absorb moisture. And bathroom vanities should always have a bath mat placed in front as this is one area that is used most often.

Bathroom floors get wet and slippery so ensure that any bath mat you purchase has a non-slip backing.

In the Colonial days when cottages had dirt floors, housewives would sometimes spend an hour or more finishing up their housekeeping by brushing a pattern into the floor with a twig broom. Even then, the floor underfoot was a design accent!

If you wander through some of the small cottages in the restored village at the Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts, you’ll find floors that have ‘area rugs’ patterned into them. And even back then, with only the dirt to work with, women used a different pattern or designs to accent a small area around a table or in front of the hearth.

The accent and area rugs available today would bring tears to the eyes of a Colonial bride. There’s a style and size to suit any use you can imagine, in colors to match or accent any decor. From a narrow floor runner to gleam against the polished wood or tile of an entry hall to a full size oval, to a wedge shaped hearth or kitchen rug, the choices are nearly unlimited. The right rug can perk up the atmosphere of any room, making it warmer or brighter, cooler and more stylish or add a touch of whimsy in an otherwise severe design.

Designers often use area rugs to define separate areas in a larger room, bringing the entire design together through the use of similar colors in different patterns. They know that one of the easiest and quickest ways to change the look of a room is to add a few accent rugs in strategic places. Place a round flower-patterned area rug beneath an accent table in the corner, for instance, and you’ve created a setting for it against the rest of the room. Define the perimeter of a conversation corner with a thick area rug beneath the furniture. Layer a few oval accent rugs over a larger area rug, or toss one over the arm of a chair.

Area accent rugs can serve both a functional and a decorative purpose. A thick, fluffy rug at your bedside will serve as a buffer between your feet and a cold floor on a winter morning. To help ease tired feet, place a colorful rug at work areas like the kitchen sink or counters. Use a bright play rug in a child’s room or playroom to add play value. What child wouldn’t love a rug patterned with city streets for building blocks or driving their cars over?

One of the nicer things about using area rugs as decorative accents is that it’s so easy to change the look of your room. Just pick up the rug and put down another one. With the variety of styles and designs available, you can decorate with area accent rugs anywhere in your home.