Rugs are often misunderstood as the “finishing touch” for an entryway, living room, study, or bedroom. However, they are the ideal means to start decorating a room as rugs can provide a good color palette to start from. Rugs aren’t just décor pieces but total multitaskers. From beautifying a space to hiding imperfections, reducing noise, and bringing in warmth, rugs do it all effortlessly. They come in various sizes, shapes, and colors and are made using a variety of materials, including cotton, nylon, and wool. At JCPenney, you can find a variety of rugs, both handmade and machine-made.
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Hand-Knotted Rugs Really Tie a Room Together
Luxurious and royal-like, hand-knotted rugs are the celebrities of the rug’s world. They are skillfully created by tying knots one over to another to create beautiful designs like flowers or geometric patterns. Different types of fibers of the most excellent quality are utilized in making hand-knotted carpets.
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Flatweave or Kilim or Dhurrie Rugs to Enhance Your Décor
Flatweave rugs, also known as Kilim or Dhurrie rugs, are crafted on a loom and have no pile, so they also don’t shed. The warp (length) and weft (width) threads are interweaved to create a flatweave rug. These rugs generally follow a geometrical and diagonal design pattern. Though not restricted to, flatweave rugs are much preferred around the kitchen or bathroom.
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Handloom Rugs Increase the Warmth and Comfort of a Room
Handloom carpets are also hand-knotted but in three different styles. They are created by wrapping knots around the warps. Handloom rugs are one of the simplest to maintain and keep clean.
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Hand-Tufted Rugs are Artwork on your Floor
Hand-tufted rugs are made by punching strands of silk or wool on a cloth canvas stretched on a metallic frame. The punching of fiber strands is done with the help of a small gun like a tool called a ‘tufting gun.’ They look very much like hand-knotted carpets but have white latex canvas backs to keep the wool fixed together. Hand-tufted carpets are perfect for areas with heavy traffic like entryways and living rooms.
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Hand-Hooked Rugs Brighten a Dark Room
Hand-hooked carpets are artfully woven using a needle-like tool. When making these rugs, small loops of yarn are pulled through a canvas and secured with a protective backing. They are inexpensive and can be used almost anywhere – hall entryways, bathroom, dining areas, living room, kitchen, etc. And some can even be used outdoors!
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Machine-Made Rugs Add Color, Texture, and Pattern
As the name suggests, these looms are woven by heavy electrical machines. They run on electronic computers that follow a sequence-wise format to create a rug. Machine-made rugs are usually made from blended wool with synthetic fibers like polyester, polypropylene, nylon, art silk, and acrylic.
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Braided Rugs Make your Home a Happy Place
Braided carpets are made by tying pieces of fabric strips, like cotton and wool, together. They are an excellent match for a country and traditional home décor. The best part of braided rugs is that they are reversible. So, if the rug gets dirty, just flip to the other side.
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Practical, versatile, and beautiful rugs are an excellent addition to every home. Utilize different types of rugs indoors and out. Share with us pictures of your favorite rugs around the house when tagging #AllAtJCP. Then follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see if you’re featured.
