Benefits Of Choosing Antique Rugs For Your Home

By Grace Rivas


Many people ought to be looking for something different to decorate their homes. The antique rugs are the decorative element that can either make a bold dramatic statement or give off an elegant understated look. Depending on the type of carpet your purchase and how you choose to display it, you can turn an traditional carpet into the main focal point of any room or use it as a cohesive piece that pulls all the decorative elements together.

Silk mats are prettier and more expensive than other types of mats. Silken rug is woven by hands because machine made carpets are not that fine and long lasting. Another reason is that machine can waste lots of material while weaving a rug so it is not profitable to put the precious material in machines.

Buyer will obviously think twice before choosing a rug made of silk because of its cost but it will worth it. There are two types of silken mats, natural and artificial silk made. You might be thinking that which kind of silk the artificial one will be. Artificial silk is not produced by silkworm, it is made by Rayon which is an artificial fiber.

In addition to this, a good rug can even act as a protective layer and fit with any theme or color of the walls and furniture in your home. Not only this, Mats can even act as deterrents against stains, blemishes, and spills that can easily damage floors. One of the other advantages of Mats is that they can easily be moved or repositioned, as and when need for the same arises.

One can create a Unique Bed Covering with Traditional Mats. Since traditional carpeting is a large investment, some people prefer not to put a rug in an area with heavy foot traffic. Keeping a traditional carpet clean increases the resale value should you ever want to sell it. One way to decorate with a traditional rug and keep it from getting soiled from heavy foot traffic is to use it as a bed covering.

If you feel that you can fork up enough money to buy a silk rug, we will prefer you to buy traditional mats for your lounge. It adds royal look to your sitting area. You may choose one for your coffee area in front of fireplace. Such mats are mostly gifted by relatives or ancestors as they are quite expensive. Buying traditional Persian mats today is not easily possible.

Also one can mount and Hang an Artisan Rug. If you would like to decorate with a traditional rug but do not want to use it on the floor, consider having it mounted to hang on the wall. Professional carpet stores can mount your carpet professionally, or you can mount it onto a foam board or directly to the wall using Velcro. It is best to consult with a professional before attempting to mount the carpet so you do not use anything that will ruin the textile.

You have to think many times before purchasing one of the antique rugs. Like other mats, traditional mats are also imitated and some people get deceived by their fake beauty. It fades after sometimes and its fiber gets rough. So it is a good idea to renovate your rooms beauty by installing a precious rug but you must identify the genuine one. Market is full of imitations and fake carpets and it is quite tricky to select the original rug.




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