Floor rugs range in size from area rugs to room sized rugs -- But how should you choose one?

Floor rugs come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from area rugs to room sized rugs. Floor rugs have been designed to be used on the floor or a room and should easily stand up to many years of use, as long as a durable enough style is chosen. Area rugs in particular can sustain heavy traffic and so should be checked for their wear resistance and ease of cleaning. Other rug types such as throw rugs and the home made penny rugs are not intended to be used on a floor and would be quickly damaged if used in this way.

There are many styles of floor rug, from persian rugs to modern contemporary rugs. As stated earlier, when looking to place a room sized or area rug in a room you need to consider the amount of traffic it is likely to receive, the speed with which it is likely to be soiled, the function which you need it to perform as well as the color and design that you require. You should then check that your choice of rug meets all these requirements before purchase.

Floor rugs, both room sized and area rugs, are widely available online at one of the many rug merchants. Take your time and check prices between merchants, as some huge savings can be made with a little careful research.

October 20th, 2004

By: Paul Goodwin
Website: http://www.a-to-z-of-rugs.com

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