‘Tis the Season for Area rugs

The Holidays are just around the corner, so you might want to start thinking about your holiday decorations for this year. Sometimes just the smallest touches like an area rug can change the whole feel and theme of the room. So why not make some small changes around the holidays too. And at rugbin.com we can help. We offer a wide selection of seasonal area rugs.

 

You can find area rugs themed around the holidays, like Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, and even Thanksgiving. Or maybe you’re not even wanting to decorate for a specific Holiday. If that’s the case we even offer rugs dedicated to the actual time of the year. Whether you would like a rug for Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, we’ve got you covered at rugbin.com. Check out a few of my favorites below.

 

                     

 

And if you think a seasonal area rug is for you then check out all our options at rugbin.com. We even offer Free Shipping on our orders!

 

Bringing the Tropics Home

Whether you’ve just come back from that wonderful relaxing summer vacation on the beach, or you’re planning one, or if you’re like me and wish you were somewhere on a tropical island; I’m sure we’d all agree its somewhere we would like to be. Well if you love the look and feel of the tropics but can’t seem to make it there, then why not bring some of it home in your decor. Maybe you have a sunroom that needs that tropical feel, or a den that could use a new look for the summer months. A Tropical area rug might be just the thing to help you bring that room to life.

Its the time of year where the days just can’t seem to get any hotter, so why not embrace them while you enjoy the cool of the indoors and yet still feel like your in the tropics. A popular choice right now is this Rainforest rug by Milliken, and its available if five different colors.

Rainforest

Or maybe you’re looking for something a little different than that, and want something really dramatic. If that’s the case then you might enjoy this Aruba rug by The Rug Market.

Aruba

Whatever your taste may be, you’re sure to find just the right new rug for that tropical look you’re going for. Check us out at rugbin.com and look at all our tropical rugs and see if one of them sparks an interest in creating a new theme in one of your rooms.

 

Rugs for your little ones…

Well its summer time, and that means that school is out, which means children will be spending much more time at home, and in their rooms. So why not help make that time that they spend in their room a little more enjoyable, and save you some money in the process, by buying a kids area rug. As we all know kids love to lay on the floor, whether they are playing with their toys, coloring, doing homework, watching TV, or just relaxing. Well a way to make that spot a little cozier would be with an area rug with their interests in mind.

 

As you might have experienced those interests change quite often also. So instead of spending tons on new wallpaper, paint, or other major design elements, why not spend a little on an area rug that can be changed out once those interests do change. Just simply roll it back up, and replace it with another one. And there are so many different styles to choose from, you can pick from race tracks, princesses, cowboys, sports, animals, and that’s just a few.

 

            

 

Not only will your child love the new addition to their room, you will too. Along with different design styles, you will also find different rug materials, and price ranges. You might want to look at natural fibers like wool, because it can be cleaned with soap and water. And if the size is small enough you can even wash it in your washing machine. It doesn’t get any easier than that. So you can let them play away without worrying about a mess on your nice hardwood floors or expensive carpeting, then just toss the rug in your washer and forget the mess happened.

 

So be sure to check out the kids rug section on rugbin.com for your discount area rugs. They are bound to make your life easier, and your kids will love you for it. And since rugbin.com has over 500 kids area rugs to choose from your sure to find one your child will love.

 

How to choose an Eco-Friendly Area Rug

Yes, it’s possible.  There are many ecologically friendly rug materials used, as well as a few manufacturers who have taken steps to insure their manufacturing plants or the processes they use are also helpful to our environment. There are a few things to consider when trying choosing an area rug that is less harmful to the world we live in.

You are going to want to determine whether you would like a rug made some recycled materials, or something recyclable, reusable, or actually environmentally friendly. There are a few things to consider helping you with this process. When deciding on a material you would like, consider the renewability of the product. A good choice is a renewable resource that can be replenished in a short period of time as compared to centuries it takes for things like natural gas or oil. Also consider the effect the resource will have on its environment. How much land and water would be necessary to develop the renewable resource (most likely a plant or animal) to full growth. And finally consider the amount of chemicals needed to grow or process them material to make it ready for sale.

One of the best materials to consider is wool. Sheep grow wool constantly, and have to be sheared at least once a year to be comfortable in the summer, and this process causes no pain to the sheep, and will just grow right back after a short period of time. Wool is a great material for area rugs due to its durability and beauty and versatility. Another wonderful choice is Bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet. It might take a 50 foot tree 50 years to grow back, however it would only take approximately 50 days for the same amount of bamboo to grow back, making it cost effective and not as harmful to the environment. You might also want to look into other plant-based materialslike jute, sisal, seagrass, cotton and mountain grass.

Another way to choose an Eco-Friendly area rug is to choose one from one of these two manufacturers. Shawhas a program to recycle nylon known as Green Edge. Their Evergreen Nylon Recycling plant in Augusta Georgia uses a technology that takes post-consumer rugs and carpet and breaks them down to their original material, and then it can be used to make carpet fibers again and again, even with the same durability and color options. Mohawk uses their Greenworks program and operates the world’s largest integrated plastic bottle recycling plant. Mohawkpurchases 25 of the 30 percent of plastic bottles recycled each year in the U.S. Then they recycle them to make polyethylene terephthalate carpet and rug fiber. This process sorts the plastic bottles, chops the plastic into little pieces, cleans the pieces and then melts then into polyester resin. It is then cut and shipped to Mohawk manufacturing plants to make products made up of 100% post-consumer content. They also use the caps and labels and make them into things like plastic carpet cores.

So if an Eco-Friendly area rug is what you are looking for, be sure to check out the rugs on rugbin.com. You can search by material, or manufacturer to help find just the right area rug for you. And since rugbin.com has over 6500 area rugs you are going to have plenty to choose from.

 

Get in Touch with your wild side…

One design of area rugs that are becoming quite popular is animal print area rugs. They have been in high demand over the past few years. And its not just rugs they are interested in, the whole safari theme has become very popular in recent years. Now many of us don’t have the time or the money to vacation in Africa to get authentic African animal rugs, or masks or other decoration ideas, so instead we opt for the manufactured animal print rugs like some of these below.

 

   

Animals print area rugs area available in many different styles and designs. One of the most popular right now is zebra print. People have found many ways to incorporate the contrasting black and white in their homes. It doesn’t stop there though; you can also find leopard, tiger, giraffe, and cheetah skin prints. If you can’t decide on just one animal print design you might like a collage of multiple designs together. You can also find rugs that have a picture of the animal that looks almost identical to what you might find in the wild.  

 

Whatever your taste maybe, you’re sure to find an exotic, fun animal print design that will add some spice to your décor. So whether your room needs more personality, something to help tie it all together and bring in a touch of the wild an animal print area rug is sure to do the trick. And finding the right rug is easy at rugbin.com. You can simply type in a search for animal prints, or any other style of rug you may desire, and then you’re on your way.

 

Andy Warhol Area Rugs

Andy Warhol has been referred to as the ‘King of Pop’, and the ‘Prince of Pop’ by the media, and he has sure earned the acclaim. He was a World Famous American painter, publisher, filmmaker, actor, and not only a major figure in the Pop Art movement, but also one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century. Even though he died in 1987, that doesn’t mean that his art has died. You can find his artwork on handbags, shoes, plates, and now even area rugs.

 

The Andy Warhol Home Collection by Sphinx Rugs is made up of designs directly influenced by actual pieces of artwork by Andy. A portion of the proceeds from each rug designs goes to benefit the non-profit Andy Warhol Foundation. This helps fund art education and museum exhibitions for up and coming artists.

 

The Andy Warhol Home Collection is divided into four major categories: Pop Abstracts, Signature Series, Simply Andy, and the Factory Series. The Factory series is influenced by early textures and shadings of Warhol’s Factory period images. The Simply Andy collection is a sampling of his thousands of pencil drawings. The Signature Series is made up of Andy’s most known works of art from every part of his career. And the Pop Abstracts are contemporary and abstract designs from Andy’s Pop Art period.

 

So just because we may no longer have this Famous Artist here with us, doesn’t mean that we still can’t enjoy his work in every part of our lifestyles. Check out these and the many other area rugs by Andy Warhol at rugbin.com.

 

 

All Natural Area Rugs

Natural area rugs, so many options how do you know what’s best for you? Since the look, feel, value and the longevity of your rug depend a lot on what material your rug is made of you will want to know a little about each different kind. The most common types of natural materials include: bamboo, sisal, jute, seagrass, cotton, and wool.

I’m sure you are familiar with wool area rugs. Wool is the most common material used in area rugs, and is more of a standard material in which all other materials are measured against. Cotton is often used in combination with wool. It is softer than wool, however less durable and may wear out quicker than an all wool rug.

Two of the strongest natural fibers are sisal and bamboo. Sisal is made from the leaves of the ‘Agave Sisalana’ plant. And is known for being the most popular of the plant fibers due to the fact that sisal doesn’t cause static, and absorbs sound. Sisal can even be dyed, however they are often left undyed, and come in their natural tans and creams, or then can even be bleached for a whiter look. Like sisal, bamboo is a great choice for a high-traffic area due to its durability. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, so supply is plentiful. So not only are they useful, but they are inexpensive too. Also like sisal, bamboo can be dyed, but is commonly chosen for its natural earth tones.

Jute is another natural rug material used. It is one of the least expensive natural area rugs you can find, and also one of the softest. Like sisal, jute is a neutral tan color, however it can also be bleached or dyed and then woven. Jute area rugs work well in areas with moderate traffic, however they are not recommended for areas with lots of moisture, and you should avoid steam cleaning, or wet shampooing your jute rug. Last but not least there’s seagrass, which is also an inexpensive choice that will last for years. Seagrass is grown in the paddy fields of china, and starts out with as a sage green tint that fades over time. It may also have a hay like scent that will also fade once laid out in your home. And since seagrass has a natural sheen, and is virtually stain resistant, and durable you can find a place for them anywhere in your home. Below is an example of a jute area rug by Surya.

                                                                

Natural area rugs are quickly becoming a popular choice when it comes to finding just the right area rug for your home due to the fact that they are environmentally friendly. They are also versatile and work well with any decor, during any time of the year. Check out some of the natural area rugs we offer at rugbin.com.

 

Rugs by the Olsen Twins

Well Mary Kate and Ashley are all grown up now. They have moved on from Full House, and are now pursuing their own acting careers, and even opened up clothing fashion lines, cosmetics, accessories, and now even area rugs. The twins have become highly successful in all their ventures. They teamed up with Shaw Living and created two lines of area rugs.

The first collection is their prints. These area rugs are brightly colored, and the fun designs range from florals, to circles, to stripes, and even many other fun abstract shapes. Their second line of rugs is their shag area rugs. So if the designs are maybe getting to be a little busy in your room you can bring it together with a bright colored shag area rug. All the shag area rugs come in colors to coordinate with the prints. So you can mix and match till you find just what your looking for. These area rugs may be just what your little girl is wanting in her bedroom, but you may be surprised when you take a look at them, and see that they can be a excellent addition to any room. Whether you have a modern living room that needs a bright centerpiece to make it pop, or a dining room that you’d like to add a splash of color to these are rugs are sure to please women of all ages. Here are a couple examples of the rugs they offer.

These area rugs by Mary Kate and Ashley are sure to cheer anyone up just by looking at them. And since they are made of nylon they can withstand the wear the tear of your child, or heavy foot traffic, and are easy to clean and maintain. So if you’re in the market for a trendy, colorful area rug for yourself or your daughter then you won’t want to miss these rugs, and keep in mind that at rugbin.com we ship your rug to you for free in the U.S.

 

Shag, Shag, and More Shag!

Shag area rugs have been around for over 1500 years. They of course were the most popular in the 1970’s when they covered our floors as carpet, area rugs, and even covered the interiors of our vans. Well they are back again. Many people are really starting to enjoy the plush feel, and the soft look shag rugs give to a room.

Shag rugs originated in Greece, and were known as Flokati rugs. They were created by Vlachs shepherds who lived in the Pindos Mountains. First the rug was hand-woven from 100% wool, then it was placed in a whirlpool bath filled with water from canal-channeled mountain streams from the Pindos river for up to 40 hours. And once it was taken out the pile of the wool had swelled from the water pressure, and then it was hung to dry naturally. Flokati rugs are still made today and continue to be popular.

Well unlike the shag rugs of the 70’s, where the materials used were a much less dense nylon and you could see the backing of the rug easily and they never lasted long, shag rugs of today are made out of much higher quality materials, and last much, much longer. They are also available in a large spectrum of colors even patterns, unlike the oranges and greens of the disco era. So whether you’re looking for something for your living room, or your child’s bedroom, your sure to find just the right look, and of course just the right inviting feel you desire. Below are a couple shag rugs that Dynamic Rugs has to offer.

Here’s a couple tips for the care of your shag rug. If you pick a size that nots to large, like a 4×6 or 5×7, you can take it outside and shake it out to remove loose debri. When you need to vacuum your rug make sure not to use the rotating brush, and just the suction head, or an atachment, so you don’t damage the fibers. If your rug is small enough you may also be able to wash it in your washing machine, just don’t dry in the dryer, lay it out to dry, but be sure  you don’t leave it in direct sunlight.

Well, so now that you know that shag rugs are no longer the  same as they were in the 60’s, maybe you should take a look. Whether your 2 or 52, your feet will love you for it. And a shag area rug just might be the finishing touch you need to make your room pop. Don’t forget that rugbin.com has over 200 shag rugs to choose from.

 

Looking for something different when it comes to the shape of your area rug?

When you think of area rugs, you automatically picture a rectangular shaped area rug. Well that may be the most popular shape in area rugs; however there are many other shapes available. As in squares, rounds, ovals, octagons, runners, and hearth shaped area rugs. You might also find other rug shapes likes stars and hearts. Let me go through some of the differences in the shapes, and you might be surprised to find that maybe a round or oval area rug will be better suited for you room.

We’ll start with rectangle rugs, since they are the most common. Rectangle area rugs work great in large rectangular rooms. But let’s say your room isn’t quite as long, more of a square shape, well then you might want to enhance it with a square shaped rug. You’ll find most square shaped rugs in 4′, or 8′ measurements. You won’t find too many larger size square rugs than that.

Runners are another kind of area rug shape. These are narrow long rectangular shaped area rugs that work best in hallways, entryways, and stairways. These are the next most popular rug shapes after rectangles. Round area rugs are another great choice. These are just like the name says; they have an equal diameter all around. Most range in size from 4′ to 9′ in diameter. Round rugs are great under round dining tables, or if you maybe have a room with other round accents, like a round coffee table, archways, or other accessories. Oval area rugs are much like round rugs in design, but are measured like rectangle area rugs. The larger diameter is the length, while the smaller is the width. Another common shape is the hearth shape. These are commonly used in front of fireplaces or as doormats in doorways. They resemble a round rug, but only cut in half, as one side is flat while the other is curved.

Now maybe you’re looking for something a little more different all together. Then maybe you’d like an octagon, or hexagon. Or maybe your working in your child’s room and you’d like a star or heart shaped area rug. Well they are out there, along with maybe other odd shapes as well.

And on rugbin.com we have many different choices when it comes to rug shapes. You can simply search by the shape of rug you are looking for. You can even narrow it down by color, size, brand, price and material, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Now don’t be confused when you click on a shape to search, and it also pulls up rectangle rugs with rounds. Just click on the rug you like, and it will show all the shapes that rug is available in. And keep in mind that rugbin.com offers free shipping within the U.S.