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Return To Rugs Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Area Rugs: Classic Style & Modern Elegance By Jessica Keller Area Rugs, when people hear those words they think of an expensive oriental or persian rug inside a large mansion or high rise penthouse apartment. It's a common misconception that is easily remedied though. Area Rugs have two common construction types woven rugs and printed rugs. Woven rugs are exactly what they sound like a rug which design is created by weaving. A printed rug is created by printing an image or design onto the rugs surface. Oriental and Persian rug designs are woven rugs, while rugs with pictures or images are printed rugs. However; modern area rugs are not an expensive proposition and can certainly add a sense of classic style combined with modern elegance to a room. Because of their varying types of sizes and styles it is easy to find an area rug for any area of your home. Most often you will find area rugs on hard floor surfaces. If you have hardwood flooring in your home an area rug might be the best solution to bring your home all together. Imagine a living room with a hardwood floor and furniture down. Now imagine it with a large oriental designed area rug in the center with the coffee table, sofa and chair resting on top of it. Not only can this help the overall appearance of your room and its design but it can extend the life of your hardwood flooring by preventing scuffs and character marks caused by moving furniture. This is just one of many ways an area rug can accent your home. Increasingly people are placing area rugs in entryways and area rug runners down long hallways. This is because of its functionality not only appearance. It will prevent scuffing and tracking in high traffic areas without sacrificing the appearance and beauty of your home and its floors. Area Rugs are also great for children, there are a wide range of printed rugs with designs specifically for kids. Area Rugs could be the solution for you. If youre looking for that certain something to bring a room together or an area rug to further accent the beauty and design you have worked hard to accomplish. For More Flooring Articles visit IC Floors About the Author: Jessica Keller keywords: Rugs | Area Rugs | Carpet

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