Shopping Tips For Shaggy Rugs

By Debra Hayes


There are many reasons why home owners are looking for interesting and unique accessories to add to their living space. If you are interested in finding shaggy rugs to give your house a fun and inviting, look then this guide can help. Read on for a variety of tips to help you to find out more about where to shop and how to make the best use of this accessory in your home.

One of the most common places to find this type of item is a home wares or interior design store. This type of retailer is likely to have a show room where you can see examples of products on display. Look out for end of season sales which can be a great opportunity to find savings on a new rug.

Another possible place to shop is with an independent retail store run by a designer. This gives you the opportunity to find an item that is one of a kind and makes a strong statement. You might even decide to have an item commissioned by the designer. This could give you the chance to choose from a variety of colors, sizes and shapes.

As usual, it is very important to be a smart and safe consumer, a point which is sadly all too often overlooked. Thus you should carefully check that any products you are considering are safe, high quality and reputable. The same rule applies to companies and sellers. Looking after yourself as a shopper is a very important rule.

One other possibility which may meet your requirements for shopping is a department store. In fact, many department stores have extensive rug collections which are a great way to get acquainted with what is on offer. This type of store may also offer some more unusual brands which are hard to find elsewhere.

One other possibility for finding this kind of item is a rug store. There are many throughout big cities and looking online is likely to uncover some examples. A phone book is another good place to find information. As always, you should carefully check that sellers are reputable and offer high quality goods. This type of store may have a great variety of rugs in many different colors and sizes.

There are many different ways to go about decorating with this type of item but to follow are a few tips. A rug in strong shades such as black and white can lend a graphic element to your living room. As well, there are accessories which can compliment just about every color scheme.

Pattern can also add lots of interest and you might be surprised to find there are many new designs in patterned as well as solid colors. This can attract the eye and provide a sense of play. Remember that checking carefully that your rug fits in with you color scheme is important to save you from having to return it. For more handy hints on this topic thankfully there are many free or low cost guides to help. Look online for related articles as well as design blogs which often include practical information. Some also have forums for readers where ideas and information can be exchanged.




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