Natural Rugs
Choosing a lasting rug for your home means choosing a natural area rug made from animal or plant fibers. But not all natural fibers are created equal.
The Different Types of Natural Rugs and How to Use Them
When you're looking into buying an area rug for your home, one of the most important decisions you can make is whether you will choose an area rug made from natural or synthetic fibers. Natural rugs are those made from animal or plant fibers, like wool, sisal, jute, bamboo, seagrass and cotton-these rugs are typically higher quality, last longer and are more expensive. If you're looking for a high quality rug that can be passed down as an heirloom piece you'll want to choose a higher quality natural rug.
Wool Area Rugs
Wool is one of the most popularly used natural fibers in rug making because it is high quality, resilient and extremely durable. Wool rugs are amazing pieces to have in your home because they are stain resistant, dust mite resistant, fade resistant, fire resistant and water resistant. Wool rugs are perfect for use in any room in any home. Sisal Area Rugs
If you prefer not to have an animal fiber rug in your home, the sisal area rug, made with fibers from the Agave Sisalana plant is your most popular option. Along with being smooth, fine and strong, the yarn for sisal area rugs is fire resistant, static resistant and durable. These rugs also absorb sound, making them perfect for the upper floors of your household. Decorating With Rugs
My Favorite Tips For Decorating With Area Rugs
All my favorite resources I used when I decorated my den with a few choice natural rugs.
- Contemporary Or Traditional Rugs
- Which option should I decorate my home with; contemporary rugs or traditional rugs?
- What Size Rug?
- Great advice on choosing what size rug you need for your room.
- Brightening Decor With Rugs
- A few great tips about using all sorts of different rugs to great effect.
Jute Area Rugs
Jute area rugs are made from stem fiber plants that are grown in Indian and China. While the yarn is durable, coarse and firm, it is also highly susceptible to stains. Jute rugs should be not used in areas where you have a high likelihood for spills or areas that are meant to be soft and sensual. However, jute area rugs are great for areas with high foot traffic.
Seagrass Area Rugs
Seagrass is non-pourous, smooth surface texture that makes it perfect for those areas in your home that need a beautiful, natural look. However, it's hay color and smell will both fade easily, so you shouldn't place your seagrass rug in areas that are regularly flooded with sunlight. Bamboo Area Rugs
Bamboo area rugs are strong and durable, and are also a less costly option than many other natural fiber area rugs making them perfect for any room in your home. Where To Buy Natural Rugs
My Favorite Place To Shop For Rugs
Shopping for rugs has never been easier with the advent of the internet. Find here a link to each of the different rugs I have described here today.
- Wool Area Rugs
- The ultimate in luxury and comfort.
- Sisal Area Rugs
- From a cactus it might come but you won't find anything prickly about these sisal rugs.
- Jute Area Rugs
- Jute rugs for natural beauty and durability.
- Seagrass Area Rugs
- Find these rugs inspiring and bring out the 'green' in you.
- Bamboo Area Rugs
- Be delighted with the range of colors and shapes of bamboo rugs you can get.
- Cotton Area Rugs
- A delight in summer and easy to throw on the floor. Be amazed at the range of colors available.
Cotton Area Rugs
Strong and durable, cotton fibers are typically used in junction with wool fibers to create a lower cost alternative to the traditional all-wool rugs. Like wool, cotton retains dyes extremely well. However, an all-cotton rug or a wool-cotton blend will wear out quicker than an all-wool rug. Other Natural Fiber Rugs
When you're searching for a rug you may find a blend of any of the above with fibers like coir and silk. These durable, beautiful fibers help add depth and texture to natural fiber rugs but can reduce the life of your area rug.
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