Shag Area Rugs Are Back In Style
Shag area rugs are once again returning to the decorating landscape. Popular in the 1970′s shag rugs are rugs with long, shaggy pile made from a variety of fibers. Then, as now, pile lengths vary with the style and design of the rug. The shag area rugs, also called throw rugs, of the ‘70′s were often brightly colored in the popular colors of times, such as bright yellow, orange and purple. Now, you will find them in more traditional colors and earth tones as well.
Shag rugs are soft and comfortable and feel great on your feet. They provide interest and drama to a room and are easy to incorporate into any decorating scheme. Modern decorating trends lend themselves well to shag area rugs and these area rugs are now being designed with geometric earth tones and stripes in addition to solids. The range of colors available is much broader than it was in the past as materials and dyes have improved and expanded.
Synthetic fibers, as well as natural fibers, are used to make shag area rugs. 100% Nylon rugs are easy to care for, non-twisting and static free. They are also less expensive than wool or cotton. Wool blend shags are a popular option because the synthetic adds texture and a bit of sheen to the pile while the synthetic adds durability and luster. Some Nylon rugs have also been designed to keep the pile fluffy and are not prone to fattening as some natural fiber rugs are. Polyester and acrylic are other synthetics used in the making of area rugs.
Leather shag area rugs are an interesting option for use in a den, office or teen’s room. They are made using strips of leather, in a variety of colors that are attached to a backing to create a rug. Some are made from wide strips of leather while others are made of spaghetti sized strips. They vary in price and quality.
People who enjoy natural products such as wool or cotton can enjoy them in a shag area rug that has special properties. Environmental considerations make the use of natural products and the avoidance of synthetics more important to many. Wool is naturally hypoallergenic and if you are prone to allergies a good option. Wool, in fact, has properties that will actually clean the air in your home and does not become a haven for dust mites and bacteria.
For those who are interested in protecting our environment, bamboo shag area rugs are another option. Similar to wool in its beneficial properties, bamboo shag is softer than cotton and has sheen akin to silk. It is hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and antibacterial. Bamboo is considered a renewable resource because it grows so quickly and is being used for hard wood floors as well.
An area rug can add warmth and interest to a room and a shag area rug in particular can add interest and drama to your decorating scheme. They work as well in a modern setting, and color scheme, where solids and bold colors look spectacular as in a more traditional setting where earth tones and shades of blues and burgundy are used. Soft and inviting, you can’t go wrong by adding a shag area rug to any room in your home.
