What is a Scatter Rug?
A scatter rug is a small rug which only covers part of a floor; you may also hear scatter rugs referred to as throw rugs. The rugs vary widely in shape, size, style, and cost, with some being relatively inexpensive, while others are quite dear. Many home design stores sell scatter rugs, and they can also be purchased from artisan crafters or made at home, for people who are feeling intrepid. Because a scatter rug is typically quite small, many can be used in a single room as decorative accents. Such rugs typically do not offer very much in the way of insulation, but they can be layered over a more bland under-rug which does insulate, in addition to being used on hardwood, tile, concrete, and linoleum floors to add patches of warmth and color. Some people use scatter rugs for a very specific purpose; in the kitchen, for example, a scatter rug may be placed beneath the sink or stove to catch spills and to protect the feet of the cook from a hard floor. A scatter rug can also be used for
