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If you're looking for an elegant and cost-effective way to add visual interest to your home's flooring, look no further than area rugs. Area rugs are high-quality carpets that can cover an entire room or part of a room, but unlike traditional carpeting, they are removable for easy decor reconfiguration or cleaning.

Among the most popular varieties of area rugs are Persian style. This type of oriental area rug is a handmade style that has amazing possibilities as far as combinations of colors and intricacies of pattern. The art that is the Persian rug goes back centuries to ancient days, they are highly prized for the skill and artistry required to make them. These rugs are also enjoyed for the fine use of natural, high quality, fibers and handspun wool.

Tibetan rugs are similar to Persian rugs, in that the Tibetan rug making tradition stretches back for generations. Highland sheep virgin wool is used to make these finely-crafted masterpieces. Colors and patterns are often brighter and busier than in Persian rugs, making these carpets a glorious addition to a living room, bedroom, or even child's room.

Shag rugs, those icons of the 1970's, are back in style, this time with an emphasis on comfort. Shag rugs are manufactured by a process in which the carpet strands are pulled or extruded to create a very high and soft texture, creating soft area rug padding for your home. Moreover, modern shag carpets often come in fun colors. The end result is a relaxed, more contemporary look than for oriental carpets.

Finally, many people choose a type of rug that can be loosely classified as a "contemporary" style. Contemporary area rugs come in a variety of textures, materials, colors, and patterns. Seek a natural fiber such as wool or cotton for high quality and durability. Popular contemporary rugs often come in interesting geometric patterns with block colors and are a great choice for a child's bedroom.

Rugs are produced in a huge variety of colors and patterns and can be used to add extra decoration in any household room. By choosing from cool shag rugs, trendy contemporary rugs with geometric patterns, or traditional rugs such as Persian or Tibetan rugs, you can create just about any 'look' you like.