Unique Area Rugs in San Diego

Area rugs San Diego can be used to anchor a room, protect the floor or give a room a new look.  These partial floor coverings give decorators opportunities to enjoy and protect special flooring while fine-tuning the ambiance of a room. Available in numerous textures, shapes and colors, area rugs lend versatility to any given décor.

Area rugs come in many types, and decorators often choose them base on their use and the final look to be achieved. For example, a decorator might choose a cotton rug for the kitchen because they can soak up spills and are often washable.  Silk rugs might be used in the bedroom and low traffic areas.  These rugs are extremely luxurious and give off a wonderful sheen.

Unlike cotton rugs, silk rugs are sensitive to moisture and often are more expensive. Because of their versatility, wool rugs are often used in living rooms and great rooms. Made from sheep’s fleece, they are sturdy and start off as white pile.  This makes them easy to dye, so decorators can match them with any deco.  Other types of rugs include the following:

·         Jute – Made from the inner fiber of the jute plant. These rugs often have the look and feel of soft rope.  A decorator’s trick is to use a jute rug under a smaller vintage rug.  Layering the smaller, often more expensive rug, with the natural fibrous rug, extends its use and enhances the beauty of the room. Jute rugs are a bit susceptible to stains and moisture is their enemy.

·         Sisal – The thin, long, strong fibers of sisal rugs are extracted from the fibers of the henequen plant (from the cactus family), which are native to Mexico. Sisal rugs are a bit smoother and finer than jute rugs, and also have a rope-like texture. Though the sturdiness of these rugs will make them last for years, they don’t do well when moist or stained.

·         Seagrass – Another of the natural fibers, seagrass rugs are made from saltwater marshes. Starting off in their natural green color, these rugs often show no matting or footprints. Seagrass is pliable and less scratch than jute and sisal rugs. Cleaning these rugs with water will not leave a watermark, but to maintain their beauty, decorators keep them away from areas that might get a lot of moisture

Decorators also make use of synthetic fibers such as polypropylene when selecting area rugs in San Diego. These rugs are often used under dining tables because stains on them are easy to clean.  Leather is also a good option for its softness and durability. Leather rugs are also stain resistant and cleanups are easy.