RUG TEXTURES

RUG TEXTURES
JERSEY SHAG
Made of: Cotton T-shirt fabric
Place: In bedrooms and living rooms
But not: Dining areas or kitchens
Care: Hand wash cold. Dry flat.
Starting price: $30
Where to buy this one: Crate and Barrel, (800) 323-5461, www.crateandbarrel.com
FLOKATI
Made of: Wool shag
Place: In bedrooms and living rooms. Looks especially good with modern furniture.
But not: Dining areas or kitchens
Care: Vacuum or hand wash in lukewarm water. Drip dry.
Starting price: $100
Where to buy this one: Naturlich Natural Home, (707) 824-0914, www.naturalhomeproducts.com
NATURAL FIBER
Made of: Woven Baboi grass, Hogla aquatic herbs and Rati palm leaves
Place: In casual living rooms
But not: Bathrooms or screen porches because of the moisture
Care: Regular vacuuming on high setting. Dry clean for stains
Starting price: $790
HAND-KNOTTED
Made of: Wool pile
Place: Anywhere
Care: Vacuum on high setting. Avoid fringe. Hand brush in direction of pile.
Starting price: $350
FLAT WEAVE
Made of: Wool
Place: Anywhere
Care: Vacuum on high setting. Avoid fringe.
Starting price: $400
SHAPES
Rugs that aren't traditional rectangles can be a bit tricky to place in rooms. Benjamin Sundermeier, interior designer and space planner in Kansas City, says:
CIRCLES
Use: In an area near a sink; large ones can work in an entry way.
Don't use: Under a round table. It can create a bull's-eye effect.
HALF CIRCLES
Use: In an entryway in front of double doors, in front of a bathroom sink or in front of a fireplace.
Don't use: Under any table.
SQUARE
Use: Anywhere you would use a rectangular rug.
Don't use: A small one in a large area.
OVAL
Use: In entryways, under beds and in kitchens.
Don't use: In areas you want formality. The rounded edges create instant casualness.
SKINNY RECTANGLES (RUNNERS)
Use: In hallways, kitchens and on the side of pool tables.
Don't use: Underneath tables or in wide spaces.