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The Many Faces Of Braided Area Rugs

By: Dan Martin

Published: November 2, 2009
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Braided area rugs have been a kind of mainstay in homes for decades, primarily because they are very versatile and can be found in many sizes and colors. If by some chance you have never seen one of these rugs, they are the kind that is made of different thick strands of carpet that are separated from each other. This means that they can have a whole rainbow of attractive colors all in one rug.

These rugs have been one of the most predominant interior design items for quite some time. Today there are hundreds of thousands of variations of this old classic, but they all remain essentially the same in style.

Consider the fact that braided area rugs can fit into even the most minimal or elaborate room layouts, and since they come in a whole array of materials and colors they can work with any room's decorations. Just because they are so common doesn't mean that can't be stylish, and in addition they do not have to be as drab as they are generally thought to be.

Bright colored braided rugs are a little more obscure and difficult to find than more toned down colors, but they are a fantastic twist on the old classic. A bright or bold red, orange, or even green variation can work in rooms that are decorated with more modern furniture. There are the variations that host multiple colors (like a rainbow), which can really give a brightly colored room a playful feel. There are literally thousands or ways to make a room feel more bright or casual with less traditionally-themed variations of these kinds of area rugs.

If you are thinking about more subdued colors for braided area rugs there are several choices available, and can be easier to find than bright colors. The color combination most think of when they hear "braided rug" is the pale dark red with tan and blue or green. These are very common, if not a little old-timey. However, they do fit in almost any room layout or theme.

These rugs can also be found in a variety of sizes, from as small as a doormat to large enough to cover the expanse of a room. You need to decide how dominant you want the rug to be in your room's decor as well as how it will affect your furniture.

Everyone knows someone with this kind of rug somewhere in their home, which is a showing of how popular and long-standing these rugs have been over the years. While traditionally more conservative, more recent colors and designs of braided area rugs have started popping up in stores. They are making quite the come back, especially in households that have a sort of retro theme or homes that have some special flair.

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Deciding how to decorate your home can be difficult. Consider looking at some braided area rugs to get the juices flowing.


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