Area Rugs

Area rugs can be a great accent for your new floor adding interest and style to any room. In addition to providing warmth and protecting your hard surface flooring, area rugs can define sitting areas, provide a focal point in a large room and help unify a mixture of furniture styles. Plus, they come in a wide range of styles, sizes and prices.

Area rugs have become so popular, that designers are even using them over carpet to make a statement, create a focal point, provide warmth or to define space. Stop in today and see the variety in today's area rugs.

Below is a description of some of the popular types of area rugs.

  • Flat Weave

    Flat Weave rugs are traditionally hand-woven in India. They are usually wool or cotton and come in various colors and designs.

  • Braided

    Braided rugs are made from strips of cloth braided and stitched together. They have a more casual, rustic look.

  • Hooked

    Hooked rugs are made with yarn or fabric pulled through a backing.

  • Needlepoint

    Needlepoint rugs are stitched on a canvas with woolen yarns. They often come in floral patterns.

  • Oriental rugs

    Hand-knotted Oriental rugs are usually named after their place of origin. They feature rich colors and patterns and are very durable. Many machine-made rugs, featuring Oriental rug designs, are also referred to as Oriental rugs.

Helpful Hint

Make sure you place a non-skid cushion under all area rugs to keep them from sliding. This will help increase the life of your area rug as well as keep people from slipping on the rugs.