 Aubusson Rugs Traditionally handwoven in France, these ornate rugs can now be manufactured anywhere. Designs typically include floral garlands, acanthus leaves, and central medallions in cream and another dominant shade, like burgundy, pale blue, or orchid.
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 Block Rugs A modern style of rug that features an all-over composition of squares and rectangles with varying colors and patterns.
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 Braided Rugs A type of floor covering where yarns are plaited into a rope that is then stitched together in a continuous spiraling shape.
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Cushioned Mats Smaller floor coverings meant for the bathroom or kitchen, cushioned mats generally contain memory foam that conforms to the shape of your feet while standing for long periods of time.
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 Hooked Rugs A type of floor covering where loops are pulled through the backing of a rug to create a nubby, almost embroidered-looking pile on the front.
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 Persian-Style Rugs Traditionally hand-knotted in Iran, these intricate rugs are actually manufactured in other parts of the world (hence the words "Persian-style!"). Designs feature vining florals and medallions often arranged in geometric shapes.
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 Rug Pad A floor covering meant to be placed between your rug and the floor, rug pads help prevent skidding and provide additional cushioning for your feet. They can be cut to size to perfectly fit your rug.
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 Rug Runners Long, slender rugs that run anywhere from 2'x5' in dimensions to 3'x8'; some are even as long as 10'. These rugs are traditionally used in hallways or in other narrow spaces where an area rug might be too big.
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 Sculpted Rugs Floor coverings with a contoured shape such as a scalloped border or any other outline that can't be classified as octagonal, rectangular, round, or oblong.
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 Slice Rugs "Half-moon" shaped rugs that tend to be smaller in size and feature heavily in the kitchen, the fireplace hearth, or even in front of a main entry door.
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 Southwest Rugs Any rug that features serrated diamonds, kokopelli, chevrons, and other motifs iconic of American southwest style. These will typically come in colors evocative of the desert, such as brown, tan, sage, orange, and turquoise.
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 Stair Tread Small, rectangular "rugs" that are meant to be installed on each step in a staircase; outdoor varieties will typically be made of some durable material like recycled rubber, while indoor treads are more like carpet.
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