Rugs

Rugs play important role to enhance look of any room. They can provide a distinctive accent to any room as they are exceptionally diverse in design, style, pattern, color. As you must be aware that wall-to-wall carpeting can cause problems if family members have allergies as dust and dust mites take up residency in the bedroom carpeting making life miserable for the sufferer. And if you have synthetic carpet then it can cause air quality problem due to the offgassing of glues and backing used in many products. So this can be avoided by using rugs which are not wall to wall and can be placed strategically in between. There are various types to select from like wool which has great durability as the wool is very dense and the feel is nice. It harbors less dust mites unlike synthetics. There are many color options in wool rugs and being versatile it can fit anywhere. Wool rugs are available in new, reproduced, and vintage styles including Antique Persians or Orientals, vintage Danish rya rugs. They are bit higher side but can last a life time. Second option is cotton which are inexpensive and come in every color in the rainbow. Cotton, is less dense and strong, and it holds up under foot traffic a less well than plain wool, but they are very soft and often a more economical choice. And when the rug is small enough, it is easily washable, which can be a big advantage in kids' rooms or bathrooms. You can find rag rugs which are braided or woven for a simple, cottage effect in traditional Early American and Scandinavian-style designs. The next option is silk which is stronger than steel and comes in maximum variety of colors. Sometimes you will find them in a combination with cotton or wool. Silk rugs are light in weights and are extremely light weight and unique texture to the party, which makes it excellent for decorating. Silk is often used in expensive Oriental and Persian area rugs because it lends itself to very delicate, intricate patterns and designs. Silks are usually high quality and expensive and requires special care. They are more water resistant when combined with wool. Silk looks very beautiful and can make an impact in any room if used for beauty. Like Master or guest bedrooms you can use silk rugs. Next option is Nylon which is good in resisting stains and it also comes in variety of colors and style, it has quite durable and is at less expensive. Next option is seagrass which is the least expensive; water-resistant, soft, naturally stain resistant, and durable and can be used in high traffic areas. They come in natural shades of brown and environment friendly and hypoallergenic. Other option is Jute which comes in a natural tan color, but it can be bleached or dyed. It has relatively low cost, fire resistant, strong, durable, and because it comes from an easily grown plant, very sustainable. And last but not least is sisal which is environmentally friendly, is naturally anti-static and doesn't trap dust, very easy to clean, and you only have to vacuum them every once in awhile unless they are in a very heavily trafficked area. While selecting rugs do look for rugs which are well knotted for the style. On www.houseplancentral.com they have many plans with virtual tours and decorated rooms with rugs which will definitely give an idea.