The Look:

Small to large areas with plain to intricate patterns in a variety of colors and or textures.

The Strength:

While having some of the stain resistance as carpets one of the strengths of an area rug is that it is a portable surface and can be cleaned separately, it is an ideal addition to a high traffic area.

The Clean up:

Area rugs have some of the stain resistance of carpet, they should be vacuumed weekly and professionally cleaned seasonally.