If you are looking for a cool rug to finish off the look of your room or to create a stylish layered rug look, a jute rug may be a cool idea. This is a very trendy piece that is seen a lot in modern homes and it easily blends with many styles. Still, a jute rug has its own pros and cons and I’d offer to consider them before you decide.
Pros
There is no denying that jute rugs are aesthetically pleasing. They are a minimalist designer’s dream, with their subtle golden warmth providing a touch of color to a neutral color scheme, helping to really pull a pared-back room together. Jute has its natural texture to thank for its charm, with the rugs giving off the beauty of nature in your home. Texture is one of the main characteristics that a rug brings to a room, and jute rugs are no exception to this. You can get your jute rug in varying degrees of texture. The chunky versions are the best, particularly those with a couple of different tones in them.
As well as being stylish, they are adaptable and flexible to many styles of interior design. In a coastal home, they’re richly textured and give a seaside feel, in a more boho space they can work as a flooring foundation for plants and quirky decor. They work with every style and don’t compete with pattern so are a good option if you have a completed interior that is in need of a rug that will seamlessly slot in.
Their simplicity means they can be elevated through layering rugs or by mixing and matching. Take the rule of three and layer three circular jute rugs for a larger surface area. Smaller jute rugs are cheaper too, but by layering three you get the feel of a larger rug.
Jute fabric is made entirely from vegetable fibers, meaning organic jute can return to the earth without causing any harm or leaving any chemical residue in its wake – something often described as ‘cradle to cradle’. They are often naturally dyed too, meaning your interior air is kept clean, having less of an impact on the planet.
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Cons
While jute is a relatively durable material, it can be tough to clean and doesn’t react well with water or harsh chemicals. When it comes to how to clean jute rugs, your best bet is to avoid moisture and to use a vacuum cleaner which should help get the dust and dirt out of the clingy fibers. Just be careful not to damage the fibers and use a brush attachment. Shaking it outside is another way to get the dirt off your rug.
Just make sure not to use water. Natural fibers don’t react well to getting wet and can leave brown spots on your rug which will detract from the beautiful natural pattern of the fibers.
The natural plant stalk fibers mean they are relatively delicate and so should be used with caution in high-traffic zones. While this means that they are wonderfully soft, constant wear and tear mean the fibers will be kicked loose, unraveling at the seams over time.
When buying jute, try to find out where the material is sourced because that will give you a sense of both the strength and length of the fibers. This matters because short, weaker fibers will break and grey much more easily and you’ll have to replace the material sooner.
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