The shaggy rugs in the home interior are becoming more and more popular. Some people may wonder what is a shaggy carpet. This is an area rug with longer yarn than the yarn used in other carpets and the rugs shag is also called “long hair”. The long fibers give the rugs a soft, fluffy appearance. They can be manufactured from different materials and with different thicknesses: wool, polyester, bamboo or polypropylene. The “spaghetti” shaggy rug is one of the most popular in recent years. The shaggy rugs are extremely comfortable, we love to walk barefoot. We selected 100 photos for you to discover different interiors where the shaggy carpet is an element of the design and an accent.
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Shaggy rugs design is a growing trend
Nowadays, numerous designs of high pile shaggy rugs are offered in various sizes and color combinations. Whether one opts for a broad carpet or for a small area rug, is closely related to the personal preferences. It should remember that furniture legs leave permanent marks on the carpet. That’s why most people like to lay the carpet in front of the sofa where traditionally a coffee table is placed. If you have a fireplace in the living room, the carpet should be set at a distance of at least 1 meter from the fireplace. The shaggy rugs are available in numerous colors – super modern are the colors cream, grass green and dark blue.
The cleaning and maintenance of the shaggy rugs
The cleaning of the shaggy rugs is often a challenge but there are many types of carpet stains. Families with small children, pets and allergy sufferers should expect a major effort and vacuum the carpet every two-three days with a flat brush. Rotating brushes can damage the carpet fiber. In warm weather, the carpet can be taken out and hung on the railings once a week. Beat the rug to loosen trapped dirt and. Other options are dry shampooing, steam cleaning, etc.
Modern living room interior in contrast colors
Elegant living room with a thick shagged rug
White living room furniture and a black fireplace
Stylish interior design in a contemporary living room
The shaggy rug is very suitable for modern interiors
Small and stylish living room
Chocolate brown rug as an accent in the living area
The fluffy carpet gives the interior a cozy atmosphere