The Jute Area RugSimple, elegant and durable are good words to describe a jute area rug. Mostly sold as an area rug, they are usually under an inch or two thick, easy to clean and great for entryways or high traffic areas. Jute area rugs are made from a natural fiber that is extracted from one of a couple of Asian plants, and made into a yarn. Woven in different patterns, such as basket-weave or herringbone to name a couple, these rugs add an understated, natural elegance to a room.
Most jute area rugs that are used at entryways have a backing to keep them in place, since many people wipe their feet on them. They are good at grabbing dirt, yet easy to clean, and a jute rug is durable and able to withstand more than other traditional area rugs.
Many home decorators are opting for natural elements to give rooms an ecological, get back to nature appearance. Elements such as wood or bamboo flooring are complimented with a jute rug in an interesting weave pattern or with a colorful or natural border in many of the newer “green” material remodeling and decorating projects. Because jute is a natural fiber, it is popular in homes where allergies to synthetics used in carpet, are found. There are some people that have laid new carpet and then are unable to stay in their house because of allergies, until it is ripped up and replaced with natural or wood flooring. Jute rugs or full room rugs are typically used in this type of renovation.
Jute has been used in making burlap for many years, and is known for its indestructibility. This trait makes it an inexpensive and versatile choice for many decorating needs, including commercial office spaces. Jute rugs are especially popular in a Southwestern-decorating motif. They give a natural earthy feel, and some southwestern pattern weaves are jute of colors like chocolate, cream, natural, rust and coffee. Contemporary decorating plans also use jute rugs that have a leather-bound border or another darker color accent border to set off the natural texture and patterns of the jute. Because jute is one of the more affordable and versatile area rugs, it is not unusual to see it in family rooms, living rooms or the master suite. While most jute rugs are a rectangular or square shape, it is possible to customize them to fit your needs. Typically jute is used for the backing of many carpets, but interesting jute rugs are made with yarn of different weights to create finer or heavier textures. Jute rugs are not recommended for high moisture areas, steam cleaning or wet shampooing. But a jute area rug is a great way to brighten up your decor, in a natural way. If you want to leap right in and do some pre-shopping for a jute rug, I'm sure you'll find the rug that suits your choice in design, material, color, type of weave, and size at one of the recommended sources below. I can assure you I took great care to select each one. Each ranks high in customer satisfaction, and they have quality rugs in many price ranges, a sure bet they can satisfy their customers' needs.
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Due to the popularity of wood and laminate flooring, area rugs are becoming a popular way to warm up the decor of a room. Jute is the softest of natural fibers and is a neutral tan color, but a jute rug can have a border binding of different colors and materials, such as leather or tapestry. Some jute rugs are bleached or dyed to add color.
