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Selecting Natural Area Rugs for Home

Posted December 11th, 2008 by Spike

Rug are becoming a key feature in any room design and more people are looking for natural materials (rugs) in their designs.

When it comes to natural area rugs, you have many options to select from. Items to consider are look, feel, value and longevity of the material that you are considering for your area rug. Some of the most common are Sisal, Jute, Bamboo and Seagrass.

Sisal

Sisal is a strong and versatile fibers come from the leaves of the Agave Sisalana plant that is grown as a renewable resource. The useable leaves of the plant can usually produce a thousand fibers. The fibers range in color from a creamy white to straw yellow and are spun into yarn and then woven into carpet. Sisal can be quite rough on the feet, but is frequently combined with wool or nylon for a softer feel. The rugs are durable, provide sound absorption, anti-static, naturally insulating and fire resistant.

They are not recommend for outdoor areas as they don’t do well with water. For this reason, you also want to keep them out of the bathroom and away from the kitchen sink.

Jute

Jute rugs are made from an easily replenished resource (the Jute plant). The Jute plant has fibrous stalks and they are woven into a yarn. The rugs are woven with loop or flat construction, and are popular for use throughout the home.

 

Natural jute has little variation in color ranging from a very light brown to a creamy brown but can be bleached to a beautiful khaki color or dyed and then woven to create more decorative colored patterns. This ability to create more ornate paterns differentiates it from many other natural fiber.

 

The yarn comes in different weights and textures used to get different effects in the rugs that are made. You will find fine and silky fibers make a soft luster which brings an air of softness to home decor, coarse fibers make larger patterns when woven making a more rustic designed rug.

Bamboo

Bamboo has long been used for flooring in Asian countries. It is environmentally friendly since it is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and there is a abundant, plentiful supply available. It can also be harvested every few years without killing the host plant.

Bamboo makes strong and beautiful area rugs. They are woven from natural bamboo fibers and feature natural variations in color; yellows, light browns and green.

These rugs are an ideal flooring option for many interior design goals. They can be used as a runner or a central rug in a family room, kitchen or office. They offer texture and style to your room’s layout in a simple and understated way.

Seagrass

Seagrass rugs are woven by using actual seagrass from coastal regions around the world. Most come from paddy fields in Southeast Asia, but can also come from India, South America and Africa. They have been used for centuries in Asian homes for the simplistic beauty and unmatched strength.

The seagrass leaves are non-porous and feel silky smooth to the touch. Once harvested, the long strands of seagrass are dried and then spun into yarns. Seagrass area rugs are long-lasting, stain resistant and come in warm beige shades with undertones of green.

Because of the non-porous nature of the seagrass leaves, seagrass is not available in colors beyond its own natural state (slightly green). Their coloring will become less green over time and the eventually the color will turn to a beautiful, neutral light brown/yellow. The main variations in these rugs is due to the patern used when woven. You can find rugs with patterns such as Herringbone and Basketweave.

Where to Purchase Online

You have many options when looking for a area rug online from specialy rug stores to general home retailers. If you are looking for a deal, you can always find Natural Area Rugs coupons from retailers like RugMan or Rugs Express. Made sure you purchase from a reputable retailer that has a good return policy.

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