Rag Rugs
In the early years of America’s history the settlers lived in log cabins. These rugs were quite simply made from the various rags that were in their possession. Since the cloth that was used was varied the rag rugs were colorful and warm. Today we no longer live in log cabins but we still need items that will make our homes look beautiful and provide a sense of warmth in our living spaces.
For this reason you can still find rag rugs being used. There are still other people who want to have rag rugs in their homes because these rugs echo with the history of our past and they show the resilience of human nature. The other benefits of buying rag rugs is that you can afford these rugs as many of them are not that expensive. As they are generally of a small size you can usually machine wash these rag rugs at home without any need for expensive carpet or rug cleaning products. Many of these rag rugs are professionally made by carpet and rugs companies to meet the ever growing demand for rugs that are functional and yet beautiful.
There is another way that you can have rag rugs in your home without having to buy them. The sewing machine or crochet hook will help you to bind the separate sections together. Once you have all of these items you will need to get your “rags” readied for being shaped into a rug. You can use rag rug making books or internet sites to guide you on your adventure in rug making.
I am sure that many of you have heard about rug runners. There are other shapes that you can find being used by rug runners. These little “carpets” are designed to complement your area rugs and they can be used on their own to give any room a dramatic splash of color. Generally you will find that rug runners come in many different sizes and lengths. They can also be used in traditional decorating styles or you can decide where a rug runner will be shown to the best advantage.
You can also use rug runners that have rounded ends to feature an elongated oval rug runner. Some rug runners have decorative jagged ends with bright tassels on them. Instead of having a large rug that covers most of your floor the rug runners are useful for providing small bursts of color while still giving you the quality that you expect from large area rugs. You will also be able to find rug runners made from various fabrics. For many people rug runners are a popular alternative to using area rugs.
Some people like using rug runners with good rug pads underneath them as stairway rugs. These rug runners are designed so that they look like their larger cousins but you can use them in small spaces with less difficulty. For this reason many people like to furnish their home in a mixture of area rugs and rug runners. On the other hand if you want a more dramatic looks them you can use different area rugs and rug runners that will add some spice to your home décor.