A Contemporary Area Rug is a budget conscious way to redecorate a room.

Contemporary area rugs can be handmade or machine made. Handmade rugs are generally more expensive because they are made from natural materials and are one-of or have very limited production. Machine made contemporary area rugs are made from both natural and synthetic materials with an almost infinite variety of designs and colors.

Traditional, standard sizes are 3 x 5, 4 x 6, 6 x 9 and 8 x 10. Contemporary area rugs are now available in a great variety of sizes including hallway and stairway runners. Standard size 3 x 5 and 4 x 6 rugs in contrasting colors are well suited for highlighting the design and color of your furniture. Larger sized rugs from 6′ x 9′ to 9′ x 12′ are often used to cover large areas of open space in dining rooms and lounging areas. Large area rugs act as a visual center because of their size, color and texture. You can completely change the look and feel of a room by changing the area rug.

Contemporary area rugs are made from a variety of materials, natural and synthetic. Natural materials like jute, sisal grass, bamboo and seaweed are all surprisingly comfortable and colorful additions to any room in your home. A popular choice is untreated wool which when untreated is chemical free and nearly odorless.

Cotton, nylon, polypropylene and viscose are often used in combination in contemporary area rugs to provide extra durability. For example, viscose is used with polypropylene to add shine to your area rugs, a look that is attractive with neutral color schemes.

With hundreds of styles, colors and designs available at reasonable cost a contemporary area rug is a budget conscious way to redecorate a room or a house.