Shag Area Rugs

Shag area rugs might often be grouped in with shag carpenting as a kemp joke of 1970s style best left forgotten along with disco balls and giant collared shirts, but contrary to the jokes and look of shag in spoof movies, shag area rugs remain very popular, and for good reason.  Shag rugs are extremely comfortable, come in a wide variety of colors, and generally look good and feel great.  We're not taking about a 1970s bright red shag carpeting that lined a player's van, but a really solid and good looking design that many consumers find appealing - not to mention very affordable.  Finding the right area rug for a room or a home can be a very big deal, especially when thinking about the aesthetics of any living environment.  There are several shag area rug photos just a little bit further down this page that further confirm that a shag rug can be very stylish and fit in well with almost any room's aesthetic goals.

There's no denying it: shag carpeting and shag area rugs definitely hit a high point in popularity in the mid to late 1960s and continuing into the 1970s. While a lot of people only think of shag as a retro thought from those decades, not all shag carpeting or shag area rugs are the bright yellows, neon greens, or bright reds that give shag carpeting its unfair reputation among some as some kemp mistake of a bygone area. But shag area rugs are extremely comfortable, and come in all the white, gray, black, or other normal colors that one could want. In addition to this, shag carpeting is making a come back because it is relatively inexpensive, very comfortable, and comes in designs that can work to beautifully enhance any aesthetic.

There are many different types of shag area rugs, and shag rugging can be made from a wide variety of materials, including: acrylic, cotton, nylon, or other synthetic fibers. This variety allows for a great deal of freedom in styles, make up, and the other considerations that can limit the appeal of rugs. Shag area rugs have this variety, and there are some cheap shag rugs, but there are also some very elegant and more expensive shag area rugs.

Modern shag rugs tend to be made of a "long pile" and are named because they are shaggy and tend to have a lot more movement and volume to them than other models of rugs and/or carpets.  If you're looking for an area rug and haven't considered shag, maybe now is the time to take a second look and see the variety of comfort that shag has to offer.

Shag area rugs are among the most popular, and the most sought after of all area rugs. While this could change, it shows how despite being decades away from their "hey day" these still remain popular. Shag might not be right for everyone, but most consumers shouldn't be so quick to dismiss these great styles for something more conventional like wool area rugs or for the ever expensive and "stylish" karastan area rugs.

Shag can often be looked down upon but this really isn't fair as shag area rugs, as well as truly good shag carpeting, can look just as good as any other type. There is an amazing array and range of area rugs and the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming for many individuals. That said, this shouldn't be a problem. Having more choices also means there is more of a chance of finding a particularly good design or style of area rug that meets your specific home decor needs.

Area rugs have been around in some form or another for literally many centuries, and a well made and maintained area rug is often something that can be passed on from generation to generation.  Even if that's not the intention, you can always count on a classic movie line to keep area rugs relevant: "That rug really tied the room together."

Shag area rugs, also still referred to as shag throw rugs, remain wildly popular today and are likely to remain that way in the future. Most of the neon greens and bright red shag of the sixties and seventies might be out of the main stream, but quality shag area rugs can really bring the right look and comfort level to a hallway or a living room. Especially on hardwood floors, shag area rugs can really help to enhance the aesthetics of a home and enhance the beauty to any room or any part of a home.

Shag area rugs aren't just pieces of retro history, but they are a legitimate and quality way of really sprucing up the home decor.  As the pictures throughout this hub have shown, if you know what you want and look hard enough, there is a huge variety of shag area rugs that are there to meet your needs - so take a look around and choose the one that meets all your needs!