Shag Area Rug
A shag area rug is a great way to make an otherwise boring room more fun, or to accentuate a colorfully decorated room's charm. Shag rugs and carpets dipped off the radar between the 80's and 90's but they have come back in a big way in the past ten years. Now more so than ever there are whole rainbows of colors to choose from, as well as qualities, shapes and sizes. Don't let your preconceptions about shag-made rugs deter your curiosity: these rugs are back and bigger than ever.
Shag carpets and rugs have always been some of the softest ones you can buy because their material is bunched up in larger, softer strands than other types of carpeting. What they have in comfort is amazing, but they are some of the most dust-collecting rugs out there. Dust is attracted to shag's fibers, which is bad enough, but dirt collects heavily too. So before purchasing keep in mind that if you want your shag area rug to continue to look good, you are going to have to clean it every once in a while.
If you are looking to brighten up an otherwise dull room, shag could be your best friend. Depending on color a shag rug could give any sort of accent to a room, and in that they really defy their reputation from the 70's as party rugs. A well-placed area rug made of shag materials can fit anywhere, from the kitchen to the bedroom to the dining room. They are limitless rugs, just like any other.
You can find shag area rugs at almost any interior design or department store, but the problem is that they are often lacking in variety. Most locations will usually have the oval-shaped beige or brightly colored style because those are what sell well. Beige works in any room, and bright colors are popular with children. If you're looking for a little bit more variety you are going to have to take your search online.
There are websites dedicated solely to shag carpets and rugs, so you should have no problem finding what you are looking for. Many of them also specialize in high quality materials, so you know you will be getting your money's worth.
Don't let the old stigma related to shag-made carpets and rugs deter you. A shag area rug is a great way to make any room unique, stylish, and best of all comfortable. Shag has been a classic for decades and if you haven't tried it yet it's about time that you have because you really do not know what you are missing. These styles of rugs have come and gone and come again, and this time they are here to stay.