When it comes to rug cleaning, preserving, restoring or repairing there are several tips to keep in mind. Learn how to identify and profit from beautiful oriental rugs with these tools of the trade and other tips. 1. Read More →
When it comes to creating a simple, stylish and oriental look to the home, many people often turn to oriental rugs. They come in a variety of delicate, intricate patterns and they range in price so that everyone can have a chance of owning one. However, if you do choose to have an oriental rug to help give your home a Japanese Interior Decorating look, bear in mind that you will have to keep it maintained if you want it to last! Cleaning Your Oriental rug The most obvious type of cleaning you really need to do on a daily basis is vacuuming the rug. As with many other types of rugs, oriental rugs can look dirty quite quickly and some may even need to be vacuumed more than once a...
We live in a world which needs more and more fast, economic and durable solutions to all our problems. History has showed us that we are capable of reinventing ourselves for the sake of comfort and speed, yet a the same time we still need to feed our spirit and thought to satisfy our vision and our touch sense. We need ergonomic houses which consume less but please more and yet we still want that personal warm and the feeling of belonging when we come home from a hard day’s work. For all of those reasons, the modern man invented the Karastan Oriental rug, which is the magic balance between the technology of the 20th century and the traditional craftsmanship of the Oriental rug weavers. The...
The decision to purchase an authentic oriental rug is a little more complicated than shopping for other rugs – the pattern, texture, size and style will create a unique look and feel for any home. Additionally, certain characteristics are more prized and valued as a long term investment by those who collect and purchase oriental rugs. Learn how to select the perfect oriental rug for your lifestyle – and future investment with these quick tips: 1. Go Natural. Although synthetic dyes are more stable, nothing compares to the artistry and delicate nature of the natural dyes. Natural dyes tend to cost more but also retain their value in the future. 2. Signed Rugs....
Traditional wisdom says that interior home decorating should begin with an Oriental rug. There are plenty of choices in colors and materials from which to choose a rug and a rug well chosen and well cared for will probably last much longer than anything else in the room. In the olden days, Persian rugs or kilims from Iran were supposed to be the best rugs available but today you find that other eastern countries like India, Nepal, Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, China and Turkey have been making rugs which have matched and even surpassed the quality of those from Persia. Before you go out shopping for an Oriental rug, it would be wise to spend some time thinking about the size and color that you would...
A rug is a floor-mat of shaggy material or thick pile. In modern times it is the carpet. When artistically woven and decorated appropriately, a carpet could enhance the splendor of the room. The designs, the color combinations, the general make all these make the rug add to the aesthetics of the room. Oriental rugs command value throughout the world and are appreciated as works of art. The refinement of the person is brought out on the basis of his or her possession of these items. Oriental rugs have a rich past, in tune with the rich influence it enjoys among items that are sought to be bought by the ever aware and beauty conscious public in order to increase the beauty of their homes. The...
Oriental rugs have grown in popularity due to their natural beauty and versatility as well as durability. From sophisticated to traditional, oriental rugs can set off any Houston d Read More →
1. Choosing the right size of the area rug Before you decide on the size of the area rug , you may want to consider how you want the room to feel. Read More →
Wool carpets and area rugs are beautiful, expensive and they are the best quality carpets available on the market today. Wool carpets maintain the elegance and beauty of any room in your home and for many people they are also a status symbol that conveys wealth and good fortune. Caring and regular cleaning of your wool carpet can however, ensure that you get much more than your money’s worth from your carpet. With regular cleaning and care, your costly oriental rugs and wool carpets can easily outlast you and become a family heirloom that will please and serve future generations. When it comes to cleaning wool rugs and carpets, then a vacuum is your best friend. Vacuum your carpet...
Use the colour wheel A colour wheel of 12 segments is based on the primary colours. The remaining segments of the wheel are made from primary colours mixed with secondary colours. If you are using a colour wheel to help you decorate, you can create a scheme from just one segment of the wheel ? and of course your scheme would be co-ordinated as you’ll just be working with one colour. Alternatively you might choose two or three colours that sit alongside each other on the wheel ? for example green, yellow-green, yellow ? as these will work equally happily together in a room. Other options for a co-ordinated room include using colours that are opposite each other on the wheel, or using three...