Rugs

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Rugs are an indispensable element in the decoration of our home. They help connect the elements of our environment, such as the dining room table and chairs, or the sofa with the coffee table, protecting the floor from soiled footprints, scratches and dents, they make walking barefoot a bit more pleasant and the warmth they bring home is indisputable.

The variety of manufacturing materials is steadily growing, and therefore the choices according to our taste and style are also increased. The following is a list of the most common rug manufactured materials.

Wool

This is the primary carpet manufactured material, and on the basis of it quality comparisons are made. It is a material that accepts any color dye, which allows you to place them in spaces of any style. It is a durable material that is easy to clean.

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Acrylic

It is the most similar to wool, but generally cheaper. It is specially used in commercial spaces because it is resistance to dirt, mildew, and moths. It is easy to clean, manufactured in a multitude of colors and when it is exposed to sunlight resists fading more than other textures.

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Cotton

It is a fresh material, heat resistant, washable, moth resistant and will not accumulate static electricity. It is mainly used for natural environments, child’s rooms..

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Leather

It is the cured animal leather, that makes it soft and flexible, allowing carpet manufacturing as well as other decorative items such as cushions. We can conserve their natural color, which provides a wild and natural style, or we could dye them the desired color we choose, adapting perfectly to the decorative style of our home. .

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Bamboo

Bamboo is a tough material, which will not break or shrink. It comes in different colors and finishes and fits wonderfully in environments of exotic and colonial styles.

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Sisal

It is a natural, tough and resistant fiber, and among all it is the one that best supports continued use, which is why it is commonly used in heavy traffic areas. It has the disadvantage that it is not resistant to moisture, and that its texture is not particularly pleasant.

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Jute

Jute is a natural fiber from India. It is characterized by its gentleness, precisely because it is recommended for walking on it bare feet.

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Suggestions

If we place a rug with large drawings or intense colors, it will unquestionably become the main attractive focus in a room. If the main focus of a space resides within another element, it is advisable to opt for smooth or unobtrusive colored rugs.
Rugs are an added accessory to any floor in a house, whether it’s wood, carpet, tile…
Rugs have a special importance in some rooms, the hallway or the entryway are spaces where furniture has no place. Rugs then become the main aesthetic element.
In children’s rooms or recreational spaces we should take particular care to the feel of the rug, because there are many activities which take place on the floor, places where we will walk barefoot and touch the rug constantly.
They are ideal for defining element for any space. Within the same room there could be different environments. Rugs help distinguish each of them perfectly.
Although often we opt for square or rectangular rugs, round and oval ones could add a modern and chic touch to our decoration.
When we place a rug under a table, either a coffee or living room table, we must be careful to check that all the legs of the table are placed within the rug, otherwise it will give off an aspect of disorder and the table will look imbalanced.

Characteristics

Rugs can isolate us from the cold, reason why they are well received in homes located in areas where winters are notorious.
They have the capacity to absorb sound, which is why they should be used in rooms where the need for silence is required. It is common to find carpeted rooms in music studios and radio stations.

Cleaning

Although wool rugs can take any type of cleaning, be careful with bleach and whiteners because they can damage the wool. It is preferable to use neutral detergents.
Cotton rugs are considered washable, but if the drying occurs slowly, the rug could shrink.
Sisal and jute rugs have characteristics similar to those of cotton. They can be cleaned with all existing methods, but vacuuming or steam cleaning is recommended . In the latter case quick drying is advisable, because moisture many damage the fibers.

Photographs: Nanimarquina, Alfombras Arcade, Coastal Style, Moranda, CB2.