There are an infinite number of choices for you when buying area rugs online which I cannot hope to portray here, but I thought by giving you my top 6 picks from the range of wool area rugs currently on the market, you might glean some inspiration and ideas for how to choose one to suit you.

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To me nothing says ‘wool rug’ better than a thick, plush shag style affair. This just oozes comfort and relaxation and begs you to lay down and roll around on it. As such two of my 6 picks had to be in this style.

Bowron Sexto 6 Pelts Wool Rug

This huge wool pile rug is approximately 6′ by 5′ in size. It is made up of 6 sheepskin pelts and is not just something to keep your toes warm when you get out of bed in the morning, it is for laying on. Just imagine yourself relaxing with a nice cushion reading the latest bestseller or watching the world go by in the garden, or just lazing in front of your open fire in the winter. It also makes the perfect decorative piece if you think it’s just too gorgeous to walk on or could be used as a throw on beds or sofas. Made by Bowron this beautiful rug uses the finest sheepskins from the Australian outback and goes through many steps to turn the raw material into the excellent finished product. It is 100% wool with a durable microfiber back. Although this is the six pelt version there are also smaller and larger rugs to choose from, being made from single, double, four and eight pelts. They also come in brown, black and blue versions as well as the white shown here.

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Hand Woven 3000 Gram Flokati Shag Rug

I love this rug because of its gorgeous chocolate color, its sheer size and the depth of its shag pile. It is made from 100% pure New Zealand wool but is woven with the deluxe 3000 gram of shag which is nearly twice as deep as the standard version. Being brown it complements all tones of lighter colored furniture and will not show the dirt as easily as the plain white. Brown is a very calming color and coupled with the luxurious shag area rugs texture this is another rug for lazing away your day on. It comes in a variety of sizes although the 5′x7′ is the most popular. Both smaller and larger rectangular rugs are available as well as a 8′x8′ square version. As well as chocolate brown you can find this rug in white, ruby red, and soft grey.

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Hand Tufted Wool Round Area Rug

Round wool area rugs are very popular as they make perfect focal points for a room and also create cohesion between different aspects of a room due to their contrast. I like the modern look of this swirl design on the circular rug although you can also find the same design on a large rectangular rug if you prefer.

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This rug is pretty big at nearly 8′ in diameter which helps the design to melt into your room perhaps better than it looks on this small picture. It is one of the high quality hand tufted wool area rugs that you can find today that offers modern styling as well as durability for an active household. The rich colors are a particular attraction and the earthy tones will fit into most color schemes.

Watercolors Collection Contemporary Wool Area Rug

Contemporary wool area rugs are becoming more and more popular with homeowners who want the benefits of a quality wool rug but also want a more modern look than something their grandparents used to have. This piece from the manufacturers Watercolors collection aptly looks more like a piece of modern art for your wall than a decoration for your floor. Its curved lines and blotchy type look give a more relaxing look than other contemporary pieces which appear to have harsher lines and blocks of color. The beige and brown colors also spill out a calming influence to those around it. This hand tufted 100% wool rug comes in four different sizes from 4′x6′ to 9′x12′ so is bound to be suitable for any room in your home.

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Kas Chateau Gold & Ivory Tropica 100% Wool Area Rug

I just love the colors in this gold and ivory 100% wool, hand tufted rug. They are just so majestic yet unobtrusive and the delicate leaf pattern is not overbearing. It would look perfect on a dark wood block floor or similar contrasting setting and complements no end of decorating styles. Coming in no less than seven sizes you can buy a runner length, a round rug or small (2′x3′) to large (8′x11′) rectangles. Accordingly this design of rug is the height of flexibility and you will be able to buy one to suit for wherever you had planned for a rug in your house.

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Safavieh Heritage 6′ Square Handmade Wool Area Rug

While the most traditional in design of my top wool area rug picks, this premium piece by Safavieh hits many of the right notes in my wool rug love collection. I particularly love the large square shape and the gold, ivory and green coloring. It is made from hand tufted ultra plush premium wool and would look stunning in any traditional home.

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Hopefully this will have inspired you with what styles of wool area rugs you might like, or if nothing else it might have told you which ones you hate! If you do end up buying one, just make sure that you care for it correctly by shaking it and vacuuming it regularly so that it will bring you years of pleasure in the future.

In January 2010 Dalyn introduced 12 new custom rug collections showcasing different construction and design methods. All customer preferences can be satisfied with Dalyn’s use of premium nylon, high quality wool, and natural grasses in their varied collections. Dalyn proudly manufactures all of their rugs in the USA.

The Boulevard Collection is made up of 22 unique designs using 100% premium polyester plush and twist yarns. The beauty of the Camden Collection is the shapes of the rugs – the usual rectangles are part of Camden along with ovals, rounds, squares and octagons.

Remember the shag rugs of the 1960’s and 70’s? The modern shag rug makes its appearance in the Dalyn Casual Elegance Rug Collection, and these shag rugs would add casual comfort to any room in your home. The Chateau Collection offers more than 40 elegant fabrics that are stitched into beautiful rug borders according to customer choice.

The Coronado Collection features heavy, cable yarn in more than 40 striking colors woven into 20 designs. The Delray and Largo Collections are both groupings of rugs that are made of wool. Delray is more of a high-end rug with custom hand-carved detailing. Largo brings an upscale, casual feel into a room.

The Grasslands Collection is exactly what it sounds like – an exquisite use of natural grass bases punctuated with choices of 4” fabric borders. Maxim offers three qualities of yarn shag – Good, Better and Best. The Opulence Collection is ‘shag with sheen’; a collection of 18 designs in 40 colors.

The Sierra Sisal Collection is made of a heavy, wool sisal with mitered fabric corners. Vista showcases hand-carved detailing in its rugs.

Dalyn Area Rugs are a beautiful addition to any home. Prices begin at $399 for a 5×8 rug.

The range of zebra rugs on the market will give you a lot to choose from, making it important to consider the existing décor to help you decide on which will be suitable. If your decoration consists of earth tones or traditional design, you may want to add a piece that is out of the ordinary. Determine whether you want the rug to be quite subtle or if you require something more elaborate.

Think about the size and shape of the rug that you require in accordance with the area in which it will be laid as well as how much you want it to stand out. A circular rug can be a more subtle option than its rectangular counterpart. The size of the stripes are often not true to the markings of a real life zebra and can be thinner or thicker depending on the style you want. Similarly, you will find that there are rugs available on the market which use unusual colors by replacing the white stripe.

The manner in which the border of the rug is decorated can make a difference to the overall look of the rug. For example, a rug with a black border will look more prominent than one where the stripes continue to the ends.

A zebra area rug that is made from a real zebra hide can make a great focal point in any room. A rug that retains the shape of the animal will make guests wonder whether it is real or not. However, be aware that there are many synthetic rugs on the market and these tend to be designed so that they are easy to maintain.

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History
The Dalyn Rug Company is a manufacturer of rugs based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are the largest supplier of custom area rugs in the world and have been in operation for over 30 years. Their aim was to become the best supplier of affordable custom rugs after finding a gap in the market, but also managed to become the biggest in the process.

Range
In order to provide their customers with exactly what they require, Dalyn offer a wide range of rug designs in a great many colors. The extensive range of over 150 designs will enable you to find a suitable option whether you require an understated rug or one that comprises a more intricate design. By having over 450 colors available to manufacture rugs with, Dalyn rugs come in a wide spectrum of colors. This will give you the opportunity to find the color that will best suit your existing décor and the right style of area rug, dependent on where in the home it is to be laid.

Method
Dalyn area rugs come is a range of different varieties which mainly relate to the way that the rug is produced. The company’s experience has allowed them to perfect the manufacture process to ensure that each rug is a quality one. Whether they are machine woven or handmade, you can be assured that you will obtain a quality product that will last. In addition to woven rugs, Dalyn also offer printed versions of the floor covering.

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Designs
There are a variety of designs that southwestern rugs are available in, mainly stemming from the location that inspired them. Whether the rug is modern or traditional, Mexican or Native American, you will find it possible to find a variety that suits your home. If you want to enhance the rustic theme that your home is decorated in, you will find that there are a range of colors, styles, sizes and designs that will fit in. For a modern look, a southwestern rug can be equally suitable, even if you merely want to add a touch of home.

Material
Many varieties of southwestern area rug are made from wool which will give it an authentic look and feel. However, there are also many options that are made from synthetic materials such as nylon. The type of material used to make the rug will make a difference to how thick it is, which is relevant to how you intend to use it.

Construction
The manner in which a southwestern rug is constructed can not only make a difference to the look of it, but also to the cost. Handmade rugs will be more expensive than those which are machine made due to the work that has gone into producing them.

Purpose
As well as using southwestern style area rugs as standard floor coverings, intricately designed flat weave varieties of the rug can be used as a wall hanging. Flat weave rugs used for this purpose will be less likely to require a backing, so this will need to be considered carefully when laying the rug on the floor. If the rug is to be placed on a hardwood floor, opt for a backing that will prevent it slipping.

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There are a wide range of different shades of green available – light green, dark green, olive green, blue green, to name but a few – and it will be necessary for you to get the correct one to match your room. If necessary, obtain samples of the colors so that you can compare them in situ.

In order to ensure that you do not end up with an area rug that looks out of place, it will be necessary to consider the existing colors in the room where you intend to lay the rug. Decide whether you want a rug that will blend in or whether you want it to stand out. This may depend on whether the room is contemporary or traditional. A modern room will look good with light green area rugs, while deeper greens would be better suited to a rustic look.

The size of the area rug will not only need to be considered according to the use of it and the volume of traffic it will be subject to, but also whether you intend it to be a focal point or to add a subtle touch to a room.

Green area rugs will need to go through a dyeing process to achieve their color and this can mean that the dye can rub off. This situation makes it necessary for you to consider the surface that the rug will be laid on. Make sure you do not end up with a marked carpet or floorboards by checking the backing of the rug you choose and whether it reaches the edges. The fabric that is used in the process of manufacture of the rug will also make a difference to any potential color leakage.

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Initial
Obtain a personalized area rug by using one that is formed in the shape of the first initial of the person who the room belongs to. Alternatively, a rug in a standard shape which is decorated with an initial can also be used. There are a range of different fonts to choose from in order to create a design to match the existing décor. This option will be particularly suitable for children and teenagers.

Color
Use dye and fabric paint to create area rugs of the particular colors desired. If you are keen to have a rug of a color that is difficult to find, consider creating it yourself by mixing different colors. Fabric spray paint can be used to create precise designs, while the entire rug can be dyed to change the color completely.

Personalize
By using a few tools and materials, you will find that it is relatively easy to customize an existing rug so that it matches a room or a desired theme. For example, cutting a rug into the shape of a child’s favorite toy is an ideal way to customize their bedroom. If using a Stanley knife to undertake the required cuts make sure you do so carefully and undertake the work required to prevent the cut edge from fraying.

Stencils
If you want to add a pattern to a custom area rug, consider using stencils so that the paint that you apply will be done in a uniform manner. Alternatively, create a true custom pattern by using a freehand method and create a design that is unique and special.

Color
There are a range of different shades of brown available and you are likely to find that rugs are available in a variety of these different shades. This will allow you the opportunity to consider your choice carefully to ensure that you make the correct selection from the spectrum of brown tones.

Flooring
When choosing an area rug, you must take the existing flooring into account and bear it in mind during the purchase process. In addition to the color, you must also consider the type. Don’t assume that any shade of brown area rug will look good on all types of hardwood floor. If you want the shades to contrast so that the rug will stand out from the floor, make sure that you choose shades that are sufficiently different to make this possible. In the event that the rug is to be laid atop a carpet, compare the materials to ensure that they will work well together.

Décor
In addition to the flooring, the manner in which the remainder of the room is decorated must be considered to ensure that a brown rug will be an appropriate addition. If the room contains any touches of brown in the decoration, use these shades for the rugs to tie aspects of the room together. For example, a unified room can be created by using the same brown shade for the rug as has been used for curtains and/or wood.

Material
Purchasing brown area rugs will give you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of natural fabrics as well as synthetic materials.

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If your home is decorated in a rustic or antique style then an area rug that matches this must be chosen to create a cohesive space. A room that has been decorated in a cottage style will look best with an old-fashioned flooring solution. Choose a rug with a thick comfortable shag pile, as this is more suited to the style. Muted or earth tones would be better suited to a rustic design and are more traditional than gaudy colors, which will look out of place.

Should authenticity to the style of the room be important, remember to take into account the material that the rug is made from. Natural materials are historically more likely to have been used than synthetic ones so these should be your first option. Rugs that comprise tasseled or fringed edging are traditional decorative aspects to area rugs.

Ensure that you stay true to an antique theme by opting for intricately patterned rugs, which were traditionally popular. The style of these types of area rugs will differ according to the country it is from, each having their own particular design and method of production. Seek out second hand rugs as this will not only help you find a bargain, but also unique designs.

Using a traditional area rug is a possibility in an ultra modern room, as long as the contemporary look is adhered to so that the rug is traditional to the room. In these circumstances, avoid using a quaint rug as this would not fit with a minimalist or stylized room.

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The decoration of the room must be taken into account to determine whether the color will be appropriate. A black rug will blend in nicely with a room that is decorated with earth tones, while it can be made to purposely stand out in a room that is completely decorated in white. Where the latter option is being used, being subtle would not work. Instead, use a large black area rug so that it can become a focal point to bring together the other furnishings in the room.

There are a range of materials that can be used to create rugs and you should take into account the location and existing flooring to determine which one to choose. Where the rug is to be laid in a high traffic area, it will require cleaning more often so the material must be strong enough to withstand this.

If possible, avoid laying black rugs on top of white carpet or blonde hardwood floors as staining may occur. However, this problem may be reduced if the rug is backed with rubber or vinyl but care must still be taken to ensure that the backing does not leave a mark. Dye will have been used in the manufacturing process of most black area rugs and this must be taken into account when washing as the color may bleed. Similarly, these rugs may not work well in rooms where they can be affected by moisture as this can cause the color to run.

Black area rugs are more likely to be affected by fading color if left in direct sunlight as the problem will be more noticeable. Avoid this situation completely with the use of window shades and strategic positioning.

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