The versatility, durability and attractiveness of wool make this material the most popular in area rugs. There are many benefits of buying a wool area rug to brighten up a room. Wool rugs have always been a classic staple in any decorator’s portfolio. Rather you are using the rug to pull together a room or add warmth to ones home, wool is the perfect material for doing just that.
Wool area rugs are made to be used in any room in the home. They come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Adding a wool rug to a room with hardwood floors or tiling can really bring pizzazz and a level of warmness to that area of the home.
When choosing the rug that is right for you, there are multiple options available. There are rugs made of 100% wool or rugs made of a wool blend. The 100% wool area rugs are usually higher priced and of better quality. The wool blend area rugs are low priced and have a lower concentration of wool.
While often time’s wool rugs are associated with a classier more formal look, they are also made in quirky, fun and colorful designs. Due to wool being such a natural product, the material is able to drink coloring in better, resulting in a deeper more vibrant color than other synthetic materials.
There are different textures of wool area rugs which add another level of versatility to these design aspects. A flat-weave wool area rug is often times best suited for an area that sees lots of traffic. For example, a hallway or family room would be great places for these rugs. A shag wool rug would be better suited for a bedroom, due to the level of softness and whimsy that comes from the longer wool fibers. An example of a fun wool area rug would be one that has a design texture to it. You often see shapes and flower textures in these rugs.
Wool rugs are quite easy to maintain and require little attention. Depending on the size of the rug, shaking it outside will help to get rid of dust and grime. Vacuuming the rug also helps to remove these articles. Focus on vacuuming both sides of the rug for best results. While some wool area rugs are able to be washed, it is best to have them professionally cleaned when dealing with any significant spillage or dirt.
