Bringing Luxury and Softness to Your Floor Coverings With Shag Rugs

There is something very luxurious about a good quality shag area rug or carpet. To some it will conjure up pictures of lazing on the floor in front of the fire in the depths of winter, or at least watching the cat curl up in its deep pile to sleep the evening away.

Shag, or shaggy, area rugs have been popular since the 1970's and it is difficult to imagine their popularity waning, especially now their are so many good designs about in the stores to choose from. A well chosen shag rug can add significantly to your home decor, its softness useful for breaking up bare floors such as tile flooring or timber boards. A shag rug with a long pile can provide a useful contrast, especially in a modern style home where the decor has many sharp lines in the furniture and walls.

Shag rugs and carpets can be made from many types of material, including wool, cotton and other fibers, plus leather. Leather shag rugs are very popular for those who are seeking the shaggy style of carpet or rug. Main made fibers are also often used, and polypropylene, nylon, and acrylic are amongst the most common.