Article: Art underfoot: Area rugs roll out bold designs, durable synthetics

Call it a rug revolution.

Today's area rugs are artwork for your floor. Made of synthetic or wool fibers in vibrant colors, their bold contemporary patterns make a statement.

They make rooms pop, said Jeff Stavitski, who handles sales for a Rug Decor Outlet store in Phoenix.

Consider the Andy Warhol Home Rug Collection, a creation of Sphinx by Oriental Weavers. Inspired by the late artist's abstract and pop art as well as his work as a fashion illustrator, these rugs feature blocks of color and geometric shapes.

Urban Renaissance's vibrant collections contrast rectangles with

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