subject: How To Choose Shag Area Rugs [print this page] Whether it is your first year or last year in college, your dorm room is your home for quite a while and you want it to be as comfortable and cozy as your room back home so you choose to do it up in a style that reflects you as an individual. If your taste leans towards retro, then you definitely will get a visual of the style trends back in the '60s.
In the 1960's, there was a style that became popular in furniture, clothing, household appliances and was defined as retro. The retro look has reimerged on the fashion scene with it's unique blend of colors and designs. Originally haracterized by large circles, semi-circles and modernistic shapes, retro also made use of loud colors dominated by brown, blue, pink and yellow. The retro colors today are wild and wacky combinations of bright orange, purple and hot pink. When these shapes and colors are incorporated into a shag area rug, you can be sure to bring lively focus to your dorm room.
Shag rugs are different than other types of area rugs in that the fibers are long. Unlike berber carpeting or standard pile carpet, shag rugs have many advantages. For one, they tend to hide dirty spots better.
If you cannot take the rug outside and beat it, using the attachments on the vacuum instead of the actual vacuum is the next best way to clean it. Since there are no rotating brushes and gears for the hair to get caught in, cleaning in that manner is a breeze.
Styles of Shag Rug: While bright solid colors are a popular choice for shag rugs, animal prints are quickly gaining popularity as well. Zebra and leopard print rugs allow you to take a walk on the wild side and make the perfect addition to any living room or bedroom space that features other animal print decor.
