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An easy and relatively inexpensive way to decorate your home and soften the look of your floors is to use area rugs. They range in price from extremely inexpensive to high end. They are easy to clean, either by washing in the washing machine or by hand, or shampooing, or taking out to a carpet cleaner. Thus they are much more user friendly than wall-to-wall carpeting.

Among the most popular varieties of area rugs are Persian style. This type of oriental area rug is a handmade style that has amazing possibilities as far as combinations of colors and intricacies of pattern. The art that is the Persian rug goes back centuries to ancient days, they are highly prized for the skill and artistry required to make them. These rugs are also enjoyed for the fine use of natural, high quality, fibers and handspun wool.

Tibetan rugs are similar to Persian rugs, in that the Tibetan rug making tradition stretches back for generations. Highland sheep virgin wool is used to make these finely-crafted masterpieces. Colors and patterns are often brighter and busier than in Persian rugs, making these carpets a glorious addition to a living room, bedroom, or even child's room.

Shag rugs, those icons of the 1970's, are back in style, this time with an emphasis on comfort. Shag rugs are manufactured by a process in which the carpet strands are pulled or extruded to create a very high and soft texture, creating soft area rug padding for your home. Moreover, modern shag carpets often come in fun colors. The end result is a relaxed, more contemporary look than for oriental carpets.

Contemporary style rugs are often selected and these come in a great range of designs, fiber choices, textures, and colors. As with all rugs, a wise buyer will choose a high quality natural fiber because these are more durable and desirable. Patterns in rugs considered contemporary style often have unique and bold patterns, such as geometric designs or large blocks of color, and may be a very nice option to decorate a child's room.

Rugs are produced in a huge variety of colors and patterns and can be used to add extra decoration in any household room. By choosing from cool shag rugs, trendy contemporary rugs with geometric patterns, or traditional rugs such as Persian or Tibetan rugs, you can create just about any 'look' you like.