Decorating With Karastan Area Rugs

Karastan area rugs are a popular choice among interior designers. This company has a long and solid history of manufacturing beautiful and durable rugs for any area in your home. The company got its start in 1926 when it began manufacturing rugs for the first time that had the same quality and design features of a hand woven rug.

Marshall Field, the well known industrialist and retailer, modified the traditional loom being used at that time, to produce rugs with complex designs in a wide array of colors. His looms were the first to produce near replicas of “oriental” style rugs and reproductions of antique designs. It was almost impossible to tell real oriental rugs from Karastan area rugs. Karastan began producing broadloom carpets in the 1930′s and by doing so were the first to introduce carpets for the home on a wide scale.

To this day Karastan area rugs are known for the intricacy of their design and outstanding quality that is supported by a 20 year guarantee. A Karastan rug will look good and wear well for a many years. They are not inexpensive, but their durability more than makes up for the added cost.  They are constructed with an interlocking technology that makes them feel buttery soft.

Harwood floors have become more popular in recent years. Karastan area rugs are a perfect option for adding comfort and color to a room with bamboo or hardwood flooring. Made of worsted wool they eliminate allergens that other types of materials can harbor. Area rugs are the perfect choice to pull a room together visually and the colors and designs of a Karastan rug provide an elegant and sophisticated look yet are easy to maintain.

Karastan area rugs are available in three shapes, round, rectangle and runners and in ten sizes, ranging from 2’6″ x 4’0″ to 11’5″ x 16’0″. There is an area rug that will fit comfortably into any location in your home.  Choose from contemporary designs that include geometric patterns and animal designs or a tradition Persian design. Casual checks, stripes and plaids are perfect for a casual setting and floral calico designs work well in a bedroom or sitting room.

Karastan area rugs were originally made of 100% wool but they now include blends as a part of their selection. When man-made fibers, such as Nylon, are added to wool it makes the rug less expensive. Nylon also gives the rug more sheen than wool can by itself. Polypropylene is another man-made fiber used in some rugs to minimize cost. Polyester can be used to make rug more resistant to staining and fading. It is used in carpets that contain brighter colors.

Silk is by far the most expensive ingredient to add to a rug. It adds a beautiful sheen to the Karastan area rugs and can be found in their Persian Renaissance collection. Viscose is sometimes used as a substitute for silk as it is less expensive. Made from wood pulp it is used in wool blends for accent purposes. It is, however, prone to matting.

Karastan area rugs, whether made of 100% wool or a wool blend, are a perfect addition to any home décor. Available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, they will enhance the look of a foyer, a living room or anywhere you wish to add color and warmth.