# Specifications of Orian Rugs
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Products
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Besides traditional and contemporary, Orian specializes in area rugs featuring animal prints, botanical and floral themes, and Southwestern styles, for indoor/outdoor use or for casual or transitional areas. Rugs sizes include 2 feet by 4 feet, 5 feet by 8 feet, 2 feet by 6 feet, 7 feet by 10 feet, 2 feet by 8 feet, 8 feet by 10 feet, 3 feet by 5 feet, 9 feet by 12 feet and
4 feet by 6 feet, for all rooms of the house.
Materials
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Orian area rugs are made from a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. The synthetics allow use of brighter colors and simplified maintenance. Material longevity also depends on the rug's placement within the home, as high-traffic areas obviously contribute to wear and tear. Rugs placed in direct sunlight may suffer from color fading. The rug's density, or knot tightness, affects wear, with the more densely woven rug holding up better over time. The twist, or number of yarn spirals, also has an effect, with tight twists proving more durable.
Measuring
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Orian advises measuring each room carefully before choosing a rug, and not relying on your eyes for the correct size. For bedrooms, one large area rug or several smaller rugs are recommended. In the dining room, measure the size of the dining room table by both length and width, adding 4 feet for chairs to move easily. For most dining rooms, the minimum rug size is 8 feet wide. For family rooms and living rooms, decide whether all furniture should be on the rug, then measure the furniture's perimeter, adding between 6 and 12 inches beyond each furniture group. Purchase a rug suitable for high traffic for hallways and entrances. In the bathroom or kitchen, consider scatter or accent rugs rather than full-size rugs.
Cleaning
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Orian stresses that area rugs require regular vacuuming to stay in good condition. The amount needed depends on the rug's location and the traffic it encounters. Regular vacuuming prolongs both its appearance and useful life. Professional rug cleaning is recommended every two to five years. Use mats at outside doorway entrances to minimize dirt tracking onto the rug.
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