Shaggy rugs were all the rage in the Swinging ‘60s and ‘70s, and lucky for us, they have made a comeback. The great thing about these textural rugs is that they can be utilised in two very different ways; depending on how you decorate, you could get an instant retro feel with bright colours, or you could get the sophisticated touch with a more neutral tone.
It’s probably comes as nosurprise that the name is derived directly from the appearance – the shagginess is achieved by attaching long yarn fibres to the back of the rug, thus resulting in an irregular pattern and that messy, lived-in look that makes it so popular.
The most loved features and benefits of shags are:
• The soft touch – of course! They are lovely to walk on with bare feet, and even to sit or relax on by children and adults alike.
• Warmth – the thick material acts as great insulation, offering a warm cosy spot in winter (especially in front of the fire).
• Style – shags are focal points in rooms or homes!
Some Decor Tips
When you shop for shaggy rugsit helps to have an idea of where it is going to be placed so that you can look for the right size and colour. One thing to always keep in mind, though, is that you don’t want to expose it to continuous, direct sunlight.
If you have wooden floors, a shag will be both fashionable and functional – taking your first morning’s step onto that comforting softness is a great way to avoid waking up on the wrong side of the bed. If your bedding consists of solid colours, compliment it with a patterned rug with the same tones – or vice versa.
For a child’s room, look at some of the more colourful online shag rug collections. Place it in the corner of the room, toss some cushions or beanbags, and there you have a comfy playing or reading area!
If you’re putting one in the living room, for example, you could create a cohesive look by tying in another piece of shag elsewhere in the room; a cushion on the couch, perhaps. Also, don’t simply use it as a resting mat for your coffee table – you want it be walked on!
As you can see, shags are fantastic additions to bedrooms and living rooms, but keep them away from rooms where the risk of spilling food is just too great, like kitchens and dining rooms!
And, to avoid damage to the fabric, avoid placing solid bulky items on them – legs of a bed or coffee table are fine since they’re relatively small, but not a heavy chest of drawers.
When looking to shop for shaggy rugs, RugSpot comes in at first place in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness. They offer free ‘corner’ samples and a 30-day money back guarantees for those who are undecided on particular shaggy rugs, and purchases can be delivered all across Australia.
