Archive for May, 2011

Tips for Finding the Best Shag Rugs

If you decided it was time you changed something about the way your living room or bedroom looks, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some great tips on how to buy a nice and even cheap shag rug and use it to really spice up the room or create a mysterious and exciting corner, which can become your escape whenever you feel you need to relax and forget about your crazy schedule or stressing job.

Because shag rugs have become quite popular, you should not have any trouble finding some really great ones. Now it all depends on your personal needs, desires and budget. You don’t have to fear about things such as hard cleaning and maintenance, as these rugs are not at all difficult to clean. All you really need in most cases is a vacuum cleaner and make sure you don’t vacuum upright, because you risk pulling out the piles. Still, if you are worried about your shag being dusty, you should choose one made of wool. It might be more expensive, but at least you will know for a fact that wool is a natural dust and dirt repellent.

If you are thinking of going all the way and buying a leather shag rug, you need to know these rugs are only to be dry cleaned, so they make for an excellent choice in rooms with high traffic.

As for the shape of your shag rug, choose a round shag rug for a dining area featuring a round table, and buy an oval rug to place it under an oval or rectangular table. Octagonal rugs are an exquisite choice and you can use them with square tables. As for their colors and patterns, make sure they perfectly match your furniture and room decorations. There are so many different varieties in terms of colors and patterns to choose from that you should not have any headaches while trying to make your pick.

As for their prices, they really depend on the type of materials they are made of, their size and pattern complexity. Some of them are handmade, so they are more expensive. You can also have them custom-made for an extra fee.