Techniques of Braiding
Braided rugs are made of wide bands of solid or patterned fabric that is put together by means of a technique called braiding. It was popular in earlier years when women had more time in their hands; braiding being a tedious process. It also had the noble objective of putting to use outgrown clothing or [...]
Great Protection
One of the first things to think about when looking for an area rug to buy is how you will be using it. If you will be using it as a play area rug, then you have to consider the design, thickness, and size. I know a lot of parents who would buy the thickest [...]
Special Care with Silk Rugs
It may surprise you that there are floor rugs made of silk. Silk is a material that is light and smooth in texture. These are qualities that make it a material that is great for decorating. Because of its delicate nature, silk is usually combined with other materials to give it strength and durability. A [...]
Perfectly Sized
Most rugs nowadays that can be made by a machine were originally made by hand. This means that almost all styles of rugs that come from factories also exist as handmade rugs as well. There are different types of 12×15 area rugs that you can choose from depending on your needs as well as your [...]
Decorative Rugs
Making a penny rug is an American technique dating back to the colonial times during the 17th century. It regained popularity in America during the Civil war in the mid 1800’s. Although people call it a rug, penny rugs were never intended to be walked on. It was basically a decorative piece intended for hanging [...]
Early Ways of Recycling
Braiding is an old technique of rug making. It was started by Colonial American settlers who used scraps of clothing and other excess materials to make floor covering. It added to the warmth of the home while protecting the wooden floor. It was also an appealing décor with its colorful qualities. There were solid color [...]
Cowboy Carpets
Picking the right theme for your household can be tricky. Most newly established homes go for the post modern look. These homes have metallic windows and furniture. It is good to note that classical themes for homes haven’t died out yet. One can actually infuse modern techniques with classical motifs. Having metallic furniture and cowhide [...]
The Best Beach Room
One of my favorite rooms in my summer beach home, located on the sandy shores of Charleston, South Carolina, is the screened in sunroom that overlooks the playful waters. It’s a small, square room while beige tile floors – an attempt to give the room a beachy appearance – and deep blue walls that fade [...]
Finally, Everything is Perfect!
My husband works overseas and is paid good money for it. So, even if he doesn’t want to be apart from us for too long, we both decided he had to do it so that we can save enough money to buy a new home and maybe start a small business. So, every month, he [...]
Comfort is No.1 in Our Minds
People are always after comfort. We like to lie down on beds with soft mattresses even if doctors advice that it will help our bodies if we lie down on solid surfaces. We like to sit on padded chairs. Give someone a solid wooden chair and it won’t take long before cushions have been [...]
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