A rug can make a big difference in how a room feels and looks. It can fit in with harmony, mellow a space down or make a statement all its own. But what do you need to know before you choose a rug?
A woven floor covering that covers only part of the floor; it is not to be confused with carpet, which runs wall-to-wall. Rugs come in a variety of styles and sizes, from oversized floor coverings to small accent pieces.
Rugs help reduce noise in a home by absorbing the tapping of hard shoes or slippers, and also help muffle outside sounds. They also provide a cozy feel underfoot and can tame down echoes in large rooms.
The height of a rug’s pile (also called tuft or shag). This can vary from very low to high, depending on the material and how the rug is made.
Tightly twisted yarn for a more textured cut-pile effect. Typically used in commercial carpets, it offers long wear and reduced tracking.
A process that chemically tones down the color of wool rugs, dulls their whites and makes them soft and supple. This treatment is often a selling point, but it’s not favored by some purists who believe that rugs should age naturally.
The number of tufted or woven ends of the pile yarn that appear on the surface of the rug, usually expressed in terms of denier. The higher the denier, the larger the fiber strand.
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