A chic, mega-soft shag area rug offers a popular piece of soft furnishing to liven-up most living areas. These rugs come with a cozy weave, in a multitude of sizes, and result in complete simplicity to beautify a once dull room.

You have your choice of custom sizes, with resistance to stains, soils, and fading, your shag rug can be woven in one of many fabrics, including wool, nylon, cotton, acrylic yarn, olefin, or a bamboo-cotton blend, with a thick, luxurious pile.

A small rug is about 2 by 4 feet and a larger one is 12 by 15 feet for a more open living space. A contemporary, modern rug in neutral colors like tan, beige or ivory will coordinate with almost any decor set-up, or you can choose a bolder, vibrant color, like red passion to bring live to any situation.

Small rugs have a rubber backing to help them stay in place and large rugs come with a lining to ensure they stay flat. A shag rug made of luxurious acrylic yarn typically does not shed as much as one made from cotton or wool.

A shag rug made from a blend of 80% bamboo and 20% cotton offers the additional benefit of being anti bacterial and anti microbial. This results in a completely eco-friendly rug that is resistant to mold, stains, odors and mildew. Because it is less absorbent, spills are easier to clean. Another benefit is that it is hypoallergenic, meaning a plus for anyone suffering from skin or respiratory problems.

When cleaning is required, you can either spot clean using a mild detergent, or have it professionally cleaned. You will find that when your rug is new, it will require regular vacuuming to control shedding. This is usual for new rugs of this type.

The ambiance of your bedroom, study, or lounge will be immediately enhanced by the soft, comfort of a shag area rug. Wool, cotton, or white shag area rugs of the seventies bring warmth and a creativity to freshen, liven, and add personality to any otherwise dull room design.

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