At Lavender Fields, we offer so many different types of rugs in a range of materials and styles: wool, cotton, indoor/outdoor, sisal/jute, and more. The biggest question we get from our customers is what type of rug is right for their unique space - what's cleanable, comfy, durable, and attractive for their home?
We've put together this ultimate rug guide to answer all your questions. You can shop our rug collection online here, and if you'd like our help with interior design services, you can get in touch with us here.
Wool Rugs - Durability, Comfort, and Beauty
Wool rugs are the
ne plus ultra when it comes to quality, durability, and luxury in your home. They're made of natural materials, highly durable, have superior insulating properties and will last you for years and years. Their softness and beauty add that luxurious, high-end touch to your home. Wool rugs also hold dye well, allowing for rich colors.
- If you have kids and pets and are concerned about keeping your rug clean, go with a lower-pile wool rug.
- Wool rugs have good stain and water repellency.
- Wool rugs may shed when they first arrive - you will need to vacuum them when they're first installed.
Where to use wool rugs:
Wool rugs are a good option for anywhere you want a luxurious, cozy, and warm look. We like to use them in dining rooms, living rooms, and master bedrooms.
Cotton Rugs: Casual, Lightweight, and Colorful
Cotton rugs are lightweight, easy to clean, and come in a range of fun colors and weaves. There's something for every style, from modern farmhouse stripes to bright and beachy colors to eclectic hooked styles.
- Cotton rugs offer a lot of look at a reasonable price
- They're lightweight and casual, giving the warmth of a rug with a more lived-in feel
Where to use cotton rugs:
We love using cotton rugs in kitchens, whether under your kitchen table or a 2x3' in front of your sink. Many of our customers buy inexpensive 2x3' rugs to switch out in front of their sinks, laundry rooms, and bathrooms throughout the year!
Cotton rugs are also a great look in a more casual beachy or farmhouse living room or bedroom, and make a fantastic runner up the stairs or down the hallway.
Jute and Sisal Rugs: Natural, Durable, and Stylish
Jute and sisal rugs are wildly popular: they're stylish, durable, and work well across a range of styles. You can use them in a more traditional home to add a touch of modernity, place them in a farmhouse living room to add warmth without adding too much color, or choose a cool patterned one for an interesting statement piece.
Jute and sisal rugs are also made of natural materials, making them an eco-friendly option. Sisal rugs are made from the agave plant, and jute rugs are made from the leaves of the Corchorus plant. Sisal rugs generally tend to be a bit coarser, whereas jute rugs are a bit softer.
- Jute and sisal rugs are highly durable and are great in high-traffic areas
- They work well in every style of home.
Where to use jute and sisal rugs:
These rugs can be used anywhere: the answer really depends on your own personal style. Some people prefer an elegant wool rug in their formal dining room, but others might like a cool jute rug in an interesting color or pattern instead. Jute and sisal rugs tend to be a little more informal than a wool rug, but also come in many weaves, patterns, and colors - so have fun with it!
Indoor/Outdoor Rugs: Washable, Lightfast, and Pet-Friendly
Indoor/outdoor rugs have come a long way in the past few years. They used to be stiff and unattractive - something you'd be okay with having on the patio but
never bring into your home. Today's indoor/outdoor rugs come in endless colors, textures, and styles, and you'd never know that many of them are even bleach-cleanable and virtually indestructible!
Many of our indoor/outdoor rugs are made of a material called polypropelene, which is bleach-cleanable. Indoor/outdoor rugs are also lightfast, which means you can place them in a sunny spot and the bright colors won't fade.
P.E.T. indoor/outdoor rugs are similar to wool - they're very soft and durable underfoot.
Where to use indoor/outdoor rugs:
These rugs can be used in many spaces besides your outdoor living areas. They're great for homes with kids or pets, where you want high style and high durability/cleanability.
We love them in kids rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens.
Do You Need a Rug Pad?
- Rug pads help with slippage - this is especially essential for cotton and jute rugs
- Rug pads can help prevent the underside of the rug from scratching your floor - this is especially essential for scratchier sisal rugs
- Rug pads help your rug feel cozier underfoot
- Rug pads also protect your floor from dirt and moisture, especially in high-traffic areas. If your kiddos or pets are running through the house a lot, they'll be pounding the carpet pretty hard - and that dirt (and sometimes moisture, in the case of wet shoes or paws) can pass through the rug to the floor. The rug pad helps absorb this dirt and moisture.
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