Braided Rug Types and Uses

Style and Tradition Braided rugs establish warmth throughout the home; there is a braided rug style for almost any decorating scheme. Easy-care braided rugs add finesse, from versatile living room area rugs to braided hearth rugs that become the focal points of fireplaces.

Colors, designs, and fabrics of braided rugs date back to the arrival of immigrants to America and were found in almost every 18th-century New England home. Today's braided rugs embrace that old-world charm of ethnic heritages. Braided rug runners in hallways and high-traffic areas incorporate beauty and warmth while protecting existing flooring. Functional braided rug stair treads are a classic approach to protecting hardwood staircases and can be incorporated with matching braided accent rugs and braided rug runners.

Braided nursery rugs add imagination to baby's room. Braided rugs are the most kid-proof rugs available, able to withstand childhood mishaps from bedrooms to playrooms. Each braided rug blends color and craftsmanship for an alluring experience in master bedrooms. Braided rugs in ovals, circles, squares, and rectangles are practical in bathrooms and kitchens, or over wood and tile floorings, offering durability that survives exposure to moisture and everyday abuse.

Braided Rug Construction
Banded braided rug construction uses wide bands of colors in a predetermined pattern. Banded braided rugs are thick rugs that create a cozy sensation throughout the home. Cloth braid constructions are reminiscent of Grandma's day when all available fabric scraps were braided into rag rug floor coverings. The tight construction of flat braiding braids three strips of fabric (and sometimes yarn) around two parallel cores. Yarn braided rugs combine yarn in its raw state with a filler.

High-quality braided rugs will last years - many are reversible, offering twice the value for your money. Durability allows you to decorate porches and patios with braided rugs, for a trend-setting look.