Your home is an extension of you and it's important for it to make a statement. Whether you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, a formal atmosphere, or just want to jazz it up a little you've got plenty of affordable options. Why not spruce up your home decor with braided rugs.

Depending on size and style you can find braided rugs from as low as $30.00. Now that's a pretty cheap facelift for your room! You can purchase round, square, octagon, or oval braided rugs. And of course they are available in a wide range of colors and patterns. There are many well known carpet manufacturers that also provide a great selection of braided rugs.

Here are the 5 most popular braided rug lines.

Thimbleberries

Lynette Jensen's Thimbleberries fabrics have been used to create a fabulous line of country style braided rugs. They are made of a 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend so they are built to withstand heavy traffic. You can choose from the Four Seasons oval or rectangle, or the comfort cottage oval or rectangle.

Brook Farm

Provides country style oval braided rugs that are warm and inviting. Made from 100% nylon they are a great addition to a kitchen or den. Choose from blackberry, colonial blue, winter green, and burgundy, as well as a host of other colors.

Botanical Isle

Provides a full line of braided rugs that are homey and inviting. Perfect for a cozy room or kitchen. Choose from banana, kiwi, punch, oasis blue, or a host of other colors.

Jefferson

Jefferson provides a full line of oval and round rugs in solid colors or mixed colors. Available in copper, moss green, blue ribbon, evergreen, red streak, and dessert beige.

Spring Meadow

Provides a wonderful mix of rich solid colored braided rugs that are perfect for a bathroom or bedroom. Choose from dandelion, sprout green, petal blue, silken rose, as well as others.

There are many ways to use braided rugs to accent your room. A popular method is to place them in the center of a room, but they can be used off to the side to accent a piece of furniture, at an entrance, in a hall, or where ever else you want to make a statement.

Braided rugs are also a great way to hide a stain or wear on your carpet from heavy traffic. They also add a soft and inviting accent to hardwood floors.

Available in a variety of sizes from small to very large you can find the right size for your room with little problem. You can also combine one or more rugs together to make a unique statement.

Braided rugs work great in a home, cabin, or even in a recreational vehicle. Just think smaller. They are available in solid colors or mixed colors and they can be found made from synthetic materials such as nylon or from wool. You'll probably get tired of your rug long before it wears out. The great thing is they are so affordable you can change them every year if you like.

So if you think it's time your room had a makeover why not check out braided rugs. You can find them at department stores, carpet dealers, and even online for a great price. Get ready for a whole new room decor!

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