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Contemporary Rugs |
| The name contemporary rugs can indicate either the time period when it
was produced (I.E. Before World War II) or it can describe its style. For
the purposes of this article we are going to discuss carpet
rugs style here and not whether they are antique or not. We are going
to discuss contemporary versus traditional like oriental
rugs or persian
rugs. Contemporary rugs are designed to reflect the latest styles and
trends. The difficulty here is the elusory nature of styles and trends.
Whether they are a high end hand tied, hand
tufted rug or even a machine made, area
rugs can be expensive investments and you may have to live with your
choice for quite a while. It is very important that the contemporary rug
you choose fit your particular taste. But with all the different styles
from the huge array of manufacturers you should be able to find one that
works for you. |
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| Contemporary rugs can be fantastic works of art. They usually have vibrant
colors and feature a diverse range of patterns, which you probably won’t
find on many other styles of area rugs. Contemporary rugs come in a huge
range of colors, textures and patters and are best if you’re looking
for a modern style of rug. Many of them are shag
rugs. Contemporary rugs can be used in all rooms but are especially
ideal for smaller rooms as they can give a brighter and more spacious look
due to their bolder designs. |
| We have relationships with some of the biggest manufacturers of contemporary
rugs like; Nourison,
Oriental
Weavers, Shaw
Rugs, Momeni
Rugs and Chandra
Rugs. |
| Contemporary rugs are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes,
but the most commons sizes are 4’ x 6’ and 6’ x 9’.
You can also usually find them in 8’ x 11’ and even larger for
use in large rooms or even corporate settings and or smaller like bath
rugs or kids
rugs. It is important that you measure the room where you want the rug
before you start your search. It will help you narrow down your search from
among the huge collection of available contemporary rugs. If this contemporary
rug is going in a room with existing décor you will want to make
note of the colors and design elements before starting your search. |
| Contemporary rugs can be made from natural or synthetic fibers. They can
also be made from new fibers as they come on the market. They are made in
natural materials like wool
rugs, cotton or a sisal
rug and synthetics like Nylon or Olefin and come in colors from very
bright to neutral. Contemporary rugs come in varieties that are practically
unlimited. Before you chose the right style and size you will also want
to consider the amount of traffic that the intended area gets. This will
help you consider the material and construction. The higher quality rugs
usually have a denser wool pile, which means the tufts are closer together.
But if the area gets light traffic synthetic pile discount
rugs might suffice. So take some time to measure the room, decide on
the décor elements and colors and think about the wear and tear the
area will endure. Armed with this information you can wade into the almost
endless choices of contemporary rugs with abandon. |
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