Kathy Ireland Rugs & Other Celebrity Collections

We're all used to seeing celebrities attaching their names to different products, but to rugs? Well, that's what we're seeing. One of the biggest selling celebrity brands of rugs are Kathy Ireland rugs. These rugs are made from synthetic fibers and are designed to enhance the homes of families. Although the rugs were made by Shaw Rugs, which started in 1946, she has been the lifestyle consultant for all of the Kathy Ireland rugs being sold.

While some people are attracted to the rugs because they recognize her name, other families wonder about the person behind Kathy Ireland rugs. Here's a little background on the brand's namesake.

Kathy Ireland really made a name for herself by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue in 1989 when she was 26 years old. Afterward, she continued modeling and even branched out into acting. She has appeared in movies, such as Lethal Weapon 1, Mr. Destiny, and Necessary Roughness. Back in the early 1990's, she gave up the spotlight to start creating products, such as Kathy Ireland rugs and her Kmart clothing line, for families and women. She's now married with a family of her own so she designs Kathy Ireland rugs from her own experience of what families are looking for in their rugs.

Kathy Ireland rugs are just part of a growing trend. Another example is the Mary Kate and Ashley collection of rugs. While Kathy Ireland rugs are designed for families, these entrepreneurial twins have created their rugs to meet the decorating taste and needs of girls and young women who want more color and unique designs.

Besides Kathy Ireland rugs, you can also buy a line inspired by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. His rugs are darker and more traditional than those in the Mary Kate and Ashley collection. They're made of wool and are a little more expensive than the rugs in the other collections.

View our selection of Kathy Ireland rugs.