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RUGS
Rugs can be purchased in varying sizes and shapes and in varying materials and costs can range from inexpensive to very costly. A quick and easy way to add color, texture, warmth and character to a room is to place an area rug within a room. Rugs create intimacy, feeling of coziness and create a focal point to establish a color direction in a room.

There are antique rugs, and there are new ones that are made using traditional patterns and motifs. An antique rug is technically at least 100 years old, althou an 90-year-old rug may be considered an antique. A semi-antique rug is 40 to 70 years old and generally is not as valuable. An antique rug is an investment and the condition should be carefully examined before buying-one in good condition will increase in value over time. Older rugs are made by hand and show irregularities that add character and originality. New rugs can also be made by hand or else by machine. Reproduction rugs are available in many different styles. Area rugs are traditionally made from wool, silk, or cotton.