Retro Vintage rugs faded style look is here to stay

Vintage rugs have taken the interior world by storm. The unmatched beauty of vintage carpets has mesmerized decorators. These hidden beauties were for many years macerating as traditional oriental rugs. Traditional rugs had lost their appeal. No longer there strong colors and vivid patterns combined or met the needs of the modern interiors.

How do you convert a classical oriental rug to a modern rug?

First, you need to shave the outer layer to remove the thick wool. Next, you need to wash the rugs intensely in specialized rug washing centers. Afterward, the carpets need to be placed under the sun to dry and neutralize the original colors even further.

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Once the rugs have been neutralized they are ready to be overdyed in a new range of exciting colors. One of the most favored rugs is the grey vintage and the blue vintage colored rugs. Very much in demand is also the black rugs and the red vintage rugs. Nowadays as the art of creating vintage carpets has expanded there are many more colored carpets in all different shades of colors.

After the rugs have been dyed they need to be washed again to remove the excess dyes. Next, expert carpet weavers need to examine the rugs and repair any obvious signs of damage. The unique process of creating industrial vintage shabby chic rugs also means that each carpet takes on its own unique beauty.

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These remade rugs are also very good for the environment as they are recreated from older rugs. This process of upcycling has become very popular with conscious buyers. The vintage retro style look of a faded distressed rug can enhance the beauty of any type of modern and traditional furniture.

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Where to find affordable rugs online?

Find the right vintage carpet to match your needs at vintagecarpets.co.uk. You will find the largest selection in the world. We can ship them to the UK with UPS. Shipping vintage rugs to the UK is free and included in the price.

We would love to see pictures of distressed rugs in your home and would appreciate you sending us pictures to post in our rugs blog.