Role of floorcovering: rugs

Whether you are a devout exponent of the modern school or an equally vociferous follower of traditional styles you should know something about all kinds of floorcoverings for it is impos­sible to divide them into two rigid groups.

Many period rooms employ carpets with no historic ante­cedents—solid colors, new textures, and certain self-tone or damask patterns are obvious examples.

The most exciting and beautiful modern interiors often have floorcoverings whose tex­tures and patterns are copies or adaptations of styles centuries old.