Pros of Shag Area Rugs
Shag carpets add an element of fun and sheerness to any room. They come in all sizes and colors. A simple plain colored shag area carpet still adds a fun design element due thanks to the interesting texture. A floral or striped shag carpet further ups the design element by adding an interesting element. Often times shag area carpet is really seen as the center of a room. Pulling together many design elements with its eye catching appeal. A shag area carpet of any type can help to add a more modern feel to even the drabbest of rooms. Regardless of the material used to create a shag area rug, one of the most enticing elements of these rugs is the softness and welcoming feel they produce. The luxurious feel of these rugs make them ideal for bedrooms and wide open areas. Adding a shag rug to any room adds a sense of comfort and leisure. These rugs are also quite easy to clean. Running a vacuum over the rug or performing a quick shake of the rug will remove most of the dust and dirt that accumulates during regular day to day activities.
Cons of Shag Area Rugs
Some people have a negative association with shag area rugs as being outdated or even retro fashion. Many people find the price of shag area rugs to high. Especially since most shag rugs are smaller in size and are not used as a wall to wall floor covering now days. Another downside of a shag area rug for some is the fact that these rugs really do pull the attention to themselves. They are rugs that are meant to be a focal point of any room. The actual shag of the area rugs themselves is also at times seen as a negative by many consumers. The long shag of fabrics can sometimes soak up stains that would have otherwise been easily removed or can even start to “shed”. Most high quality shag area rugs will not shed, but the lesser quality products may be known to do just that. The long stalks of fabric of a shag area rug also make it possible for small items to be easily lost in them. For that reason alone, a shag area rug may not be best suited for a home with children and the toys that so often have teeny tiny parts. Really taking the time to focus on the use of the rug and the decorating direction of the room will help to determine rather a shag area rug is right for ones design taste.
