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The Right Area Rug Can Make All The Difference In The World

Murri Suzani in Black by Shaw Area Rugs

What’s one of the first things people do when they decorate a room? Choose an area rug!

Long considered a fundamental anchor in any decorating scheme, the right rug can catapult an ordinary space into an extraordinary one. Area rugs are both deeply functional and genuinely artistic. Maybe it’s their longevity in human civilization—area rugs are the oldest known floor covering!

Selecting an area rug can be simple. There are lots of lovely neutral options available, including bound carpets, as well as casual coir, jute and sisal, and a host of options in synthetic fibers. If you’re looking a statement rug, that’s a different matter. With few restrictive decorating trends to lead you on your way let your individuality and the room’s design parameters do the work.

Bound Carpets

A technique where almost any section of carpet can be made into its own area rug. The edges of any unfinished carpet or section you choose are “bounded” to give it an elegant and complete finish that won’t unravel or fray.

View samples of some area rugs we can custom create from our supplier, Nourison.

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Jute Rugs

Natural jute rugs are derived from the Corchorus plant that grows in lowland tropical climates like Bangladesh and India. The fibers taken from the jute plant are both soft and durable, making it the perfect material for colorful woven rugs.
 

Natural Jute Sage Area Rug

Natural Jute
Sage Area Rug

Natural Jute Navy Area Rug

Natural Jute
Navy Area Rug

Natural Jute Ivory Area Rug

Natural Jute
Ivory Area Rug

Natural Jute Grey Area Rug

Natural Jute
Grey Area Rug

Natural Jute Natural Area Rug

Natural Jute
Natural Area Rug

Natural Jute Bleached Area Rug

Natural Jute
Bleached Area Rug

Natural Jute Natural Area Rug

Natural Jute
Natural Area Rug

Sisal Rugs

Sisal rugs are another eco-friendly choice. They’re derived from the leaves of the common agave plant. The leaves are crushed and rolled into fibers that are woven into unique patterns and structures.
 

Sisal Soft Mushroom Rug

Sisal Soft
Mushroom Rug

Sisal Soft Hazelnut Rug

Sisal Soft
Hazelnut Rug

Sisal Soft Stone Rug

Sisal Soft
Stone Rug

Sisal Soft Sand Rug

Sisal Soft
Sand Rug

Sisal Soft White Rug

Sisal Soft
White Rug

Sisal Soft Eggshell Rug

Sisal Soft
Eggshell Rug

Synthetic Fiber Rugs

Many of our stylish and elegant rugs are also made from man-made materials. Often derived from nylon, polyester, or even some forms of plastic synthetic fiber rugs provide the durability needed for high-traffic areas in the home or other spaces.
 

Somerset Multicolor Rug

Somerset
Multicolor Rug

Somerset Red Rug

Somerset
Red Rug

Rustic Textures Ivory/Grey Rug

Rustic Textures
Ivory/Grey Rug

Rustic Textures Grey/Blue Rug

Rustic Textures
Grey/Blue Rug

Somerset Latte Rug

Somerset
Latte Rug

Distinctive Ivory Grey Area Rug

Distinctive
Ivory Grey Area Rug