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Ready to Have Your Cake AND Eat it Too? It's Time for an Affordable Area Rug!

It used to be that an affordable area rug meant a cheap area rug. You had to sacrifice quality to buy a rug you could afford.

We're so glad that isn't the case anymore! More and more stores these days are bringing in rugs that strike a great balance between price and quality, and that can only mean good things for you, the consumer.

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How to Pick Out An Affordable Area Rug

There are two big factors that determine the price of an area rug. The first is materials. Wool rugs tend to be pricier, but also higher in quality. Synthetic rugs are a more cost effective option and a better balance between price and quality.

The second factor is how the rug is made. Hand-hooked, or hand-knotted rugs are the most expensive due to extensive labor involved in creating them. A more affordable option is to go with a machine-made rug.

As far as style, color and shape go, you won't have any problem finding an affordable area rug to meet your needs.

Decorating With Affordable Area Rugs

Let's get started with comparing different styles of area rugs and giving you some ideas on how to decorate with them.

Woolrich Rug Red Squares from Target.
First up is contemporary/modern. We've chosen a Woolrich Rug in Red Squares from Target. This is a great way to combine earthy tones with the sleek geometric shapes often found in comtemporary or modern design. If you like shapes and clean lines but you're not a black and white person, think about this one as a compromise.



Persian Pile Rug in Red Camel from Target.

Now this is what you probably think of when the subject of an affordable area rug comes up. A traditionally styled Persian rug, like the Persian Pile Rug in Red and Camel, also from Target. Classic area rug colors and styling. We can see this one in your traditionally styled living room right now.


Arizona rug genesis from Rugs USA.

Well we just went rustic with this one. Bring on the rugged Southwest with the Arizona Rug from Genesis Rugs. This one is a perfect mix of traditonal southwestern colors and patterns.





Miliken Signature Francesca from CSN Rugs.

From the desert southwest to the heart of America with this country-themed Miliken Signature Francesca from CSN Rugs. A classic floral for a classic design style. When we go to Jen's Dad's house in Tennessee we're reminded of this popular style. It's bright, airy and takes us back to a time when things were simpler.


Border Tufted Rug Tan Black from Target.

Feeling casual? Cool. The Border Tufted Rug in Tan and Black is uncomplicated and will fit your style to a tee. We actually have this rug in our kitchen and runners in our downstairs hallways. It's perfect in its simplicity and looks fantastic.




To see Target's entire selection of area rugs, visit Target Home

Simply Shabby Chic Braided Rug in British Rose from Target.

Shabby is last type of affordable area rug we'll checkout. The Simply Shabby Chic (R) Braided Rug in British Rose, from Target is a great representative of this laid back and ever-popular design style. What a great way to anchor your room of slip-covered furniture, distressed tables and cottage-styled accents.


Remember, you can always even more affordable area rug selections at the Stylish Living Room Ideas Store

It's Time To Decorate!

Let's sum it up:

- Affordable Area Rugs help you anchor your living room and bring your design together

- These rugs come in many shapes and sizes

- Two characterisitcs of affordable area rugs are machine made and synethetic materials vs. hand-hooked and wool

- Mass merchandisers and online stores carry a great selection at great prices

You're ready! Now go pull that living room together with an affordable area rug!


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