This gives me the retailer perspective (and it is hard work to run a retail shop today&#;especially in California) and also gives me the perspective of the caretaker of these textiles, so I know the bad fibers and dyes and manufacturers to avoid.
So if you are looking to buy a rug, and truly are starting from ground zero and are nervous about it, here are some guidelines that I hope will help you feel like a more confident consumer.
NERVOUS
RUG SHOPPERS:1) Find the right COMPANY.
Just over a decade ago you found woven rugs only in galleries. Today you find them all over the place, and all different qualities. Especially now that synthetic rugs and inferior goods have moved into our market, and they are getting good at making a lot of low quality area rugs, it&#;s getting tough to know what&#;s worth paying for and what is a complete waste of money.
A mass market budget store is not going to be selling high quality merchandise in rugs. If you are looking to buy a quality rug for your home, and you are looking in Home Depot or Lowes or Costco, you are not going to find them there.
But you knew that already. =)
They may have some good commodity rugs to use in places you need a rug to get beat up in. I have a couple wool tufted rugs that I use as entry mats because wool is great at grabbing and hiding soil, and lasts longer than synthetic fibers. I like my woven wool rugs too much to make them my entry rugs. They are my rug friends, much older than I am, and I just respect and enjoy them too much for putting them at the front door.
So, if you are looking for rugs of quality, with great colors and character, you are going to find these in several places:
=> Rug Galleries: Yes there are still galleries that sell only hand woven oriental rugs around. New and antique textiles. The stores who are perpetually running &#;going out of business sales&#; need to be avoided. This is where flawed merchandise is trucked in for a &#;tent sale&#; to move items that were not good enough to sell to begin with. This is absolutely an area to ask around for who others refer to you as a good company.
A good place to ask who to buy from is your local rug cleaners. We cleaners see new and old rugs, hundreds and hundreds a week, and we absolutely know what the good rugs are and what the garbage is. So ask your trusted cleaner who they think is good to buy from.
If you are in the San Diego area (my town!), a great gallery to visit is Prospect Rug Gallery in La Jolla for &#;real&#; investment grade oriental rugs. And if you ever find yourself in Jacksonville, Florida, the most amazing gallery of rugs and art I&#;ve ever been to is Mussallem Galleries. You must add it to your trip, it&#;s worth the visit, trust me.
Fluffy rugs are one of the most popular rug types for a number of reasons. Feeling a thick shag pile underfoot can lend a sense of luxuriousness and comfort, making them ideal for living rooms and bedrooms. If you&#;re searching for the perfect fluffy rug for your home, there are some things you should know first.
There are many different materials that make a rug fluffy, and each material has different qualities and different lifespans. In this guide, we&#;ll cover how to choose the best fluffy rug material for you, what makes a rug fluffy, how to care for a fluffy rug, and take you through the most popular fluffy rugs from our impressive stock.
Browse our fantastic range of fluffy rugs.
Fluffy rugs are so sought-after simply because of the deluxe comfort that they bring to a room. The plushness underfoot greatly enhances the cosy feel of a room, adding a super soft luxury to wherever your rug is placed.
As well as comfort and cosiness, fluffy rugs add warmth to a room. This is especially felt in rooms with hardwood floors. Adding thick shag rugs to hardwood floors helps with insulation in the cold winter months. And who doesn&#;t want to step out from their bed onto a soft, lustrous rug, sinking their toes into the plush pile?
Fluffy rugs are also just very aesthetically pleasing. Add sophisticated luxury with the simple placement of a think rug and its dense richness. Whether it&#;s the elegance of white and cream or the chicness of black, a fluffy rug just looks good.
What makes a rug fluffy? Generally, the fluffiness of a rug is determined by its material and the pile height.
When you&#;re searching for a fluffy rug for your bedroom or for your living room, you may find that they&#;re also referred to as shag or shaggy rugs, fluffy rugs, and plush rugs. The most common materials for beautiful fluffy feeling rugs are:
Wool is the most commonly used material for fluffy rugs because of its high quality and sumptuous softness. This natural material&#;s impressive durability means it&#;s long-lasting even under heavy foot traffic: the threads of wool rugs are actually able to spring back after being stepped on. For one of the softest sensations underfoot, a wool rug is hard to surpass and with proper care, it can last for decades.
Faux fur rugs will often be made of a blend of acrylic and wool. This combination of natural and synthetic fibres gives a super softness for a more affordable price than a 100% woollen blend.
Cotton rugs are a great material for a brightly-coloured fluffy rug as the fibre is able to hold dyes extremely well. A cotton rug blended with wool can be pleasingly thick, again giving a more affordable fluffy rug option. Of course, it&#;s worth noting that the cushioning effect of any rug can be greatly enhanced with thick rug pads or the quality underlay that we stock.
The softness and cushioning effect of a fluffy rug is its greatest appeal, so you want these effects to endure. If placed in a high-traffic area like your living room, a fluffy rug may suffer from constant use. With proper care, you can prevent this from happening and keep your fluffy rug fluffy!
Here are a number of methods for regaining fluffiness:
Make sure to vacuum your fluffy rug once a week to guard against the build-up of dust and debris that can have an impact on fluffiness. Vacuuming also has the effect of &#;shaking up&#; the fibres of your rug, having a similar effect to plumping a pillow every now and then.
Keep on top of cleaning your rug to ensure that the fibres are kept clear and therefore remain plump and fluffy. If you&#;ve spilt anything on your rug, gently scrubbing the area with a white vinegar and baking soda mixture with some warm water and a clean towel should do the trick.
Never underestimate the power of a good rug beating. This works to get rid of dust and debris and &#;plump&#; up the fluffiness of your rug by thoroughly freeing the fibres. You can buy specialist rug beaters for this purpose, but just using the handle of a broom or even your hands work fine. You can even just shake out your rug.
We are one of the leading suppliers of quality rugs in all shapes and sizes, with hundreds of fluffy rugs available in our range. Here is the selection of our best fluffy rugs, organised by colour and by room suitability:
White and cream fluffy rugs are a classic choice, bringing the elegant simplicity of these colours to whichever room they&#;re placed in. White and other very light colours reflect light brilliantly, making for an overall brighter appearance in your home. Make sure you&#;re up to speed on everything you need to know about white rugs before you buy!
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This Polar Cream Rug from Think Rugs is the perfect white fluffy white rug for your living room and bedroom. With a very impressive 85mm pile height, it&#;s thick and luxurious and is the quintessential shaggy rug.
VIEW RUGFor a purer white, choose this Montana Ivory Rug, also from Think Rugs. The 80mm pile height is utterly sumptuous and the white is bright and elegant.
VIEW RUGGrey rugs make for a wonderful addition to any room, able to slot in with any interior design style easily. The neutral tones provide the perfect backdrop against which brighter or more zany patterns and colourings can be styled. Or, a fluffy grey rug will slot seamlessly into a chic theme.
This Softness Charcoal Rug from Oriental Weavers lives up to its name and would work wonderfully in a cosy bedroom setting. In fact, grey bedroom rugs are all the rage for their elevated sense of softness.
VIEW RUGFor true luxury, opt for the Callie Silver Rug by Origins. The deep pile in regal silver provides an opulent rug for your home, with a quality polyester material that will last for years.
VIEW RUGPink is a versatile colour, able to be playful and vibrant or subtle and elegant depending on its shade. Incorporate the best of pastels with the cool tones of this Royal Nomadic Rose Cream Rug. With a lush 40mm pile height, it&#;s a shaggy pile that looks fluffy and inviting.
VIEW RUGBring the unbeatable softness of wool with this gorgeous SheepSkins Hug Peach Rug from Origins. The heaviness ensures a beautiful fluffy feeling and the shape is unique and attractive.
VIEW RUGBlack is bold and beautiful. A black fluffy rug will give your room a stylish focal point that evokes a contemporary chicness.
You&#;ll feel like you can just sink into this Plush Black Rug from Asiatic. The deep colouring paired with the thick, lustrous pile will demand attention in whichever room its placed.
VIEW RUGTo incorporate black with a little more subtlety, enjoy the black and white geometric patterns on this trendy 3D Carved Blazon Grey Rug from URCO. The zig-zag pattern is cool and contemporary and the different shades give depth.
VIEW RUGShaggy rugs are particularly great for living rooms and bedrooms because one of the main functions of these rooms is comfort and relaxation. A fluffy bedroom rug or a fluffy living room rug will perfectly complement this function.
Blue is a beautiful colour for a bedroom rug, creating a calming sanctuary for this cosiest of rooms. Try this Shimmer Indigo Rug by Origins for a deep blue that&#;ll just envelop you.
VIEW RUGThe lighter blue of Origins&#; Chicago Duck Egg Rug will bring a lovely sense of brightness to your bedroom, inviting you to sink your toes into its plush pile.
VIEW RUGOr, go for the warm woody hues of this Extravagance Mink Rug, which will pair perfectly with darker tones for a gorgeous cosy feeling in your bedroom.
VIEW RUGYour living room rug can really depend on your home decor style and on the room size. You may want a large area rug that fits under your furniture to tie a seating area together, or you may just want a small rug as a decorative piece. Whatever your preference, we have a large range of living room rugs for any home. Learn how to choose the perfect size rug for your living room with our handy guide.
For a large area rug, this Rocks Shaggy Ochre number from Origins is multicoloured and very fluffy. The 100% wool material makes for deluxe comfort and the pattern makes for a fantastic focal point.
VIEW RUGOr, this Montana Silver Rug is incredibly thick and comes in a range of elegant shapes and sizes.
VIEW RUGFor true deluxe comfort, choose this Chicago Forest Green Rug to bring a sense of the outdoors into your living room and sink your toes into its mossy pile.
VIEW RUGWhether you&#;re looking for fluffy rugs for your living room or bedroom or looking for large or small fluffy rugs, we&#;re sure to have the perfect choice for you in our impressive stock. We&#;re committed to making your shopping experience as smooth as possible: shop by room, colour, size or type and find your dream fluffy rug.
When you shop with us, you get free UK mainland delivery on all products with some even coming with next-day delivery. And with an easy returns system, you get complete peace of mind while shopping.
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