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Yet there are some situations where round rugs can offer a
dramatic accent to a room's style, and others where the complete
unexpectedness of the shape turns a rather standard looking room
into a classic design statement. Obviously, though, round rugs
require a bit of thought to fit into an overall decorating scheme.
Consider the following uses and special considerations for their
use.
Round area rugs as
accent pieces
Round rugs can create a beautiful 'spotlight' when used to
highlight a piece of furniture. Try placing a small rug with an
interesting border pattern beneath a round occasional table or
chest to set it off on its own. A round rug used in that way
should extend several inches beyond the perimeter of the tabletop.
Round area rugs as
'area definers'
A round rug can be the perfect floor covering beneath a dinette
set in a little alcove or corner of the room. Rugs used in this
way should have either an all-over pattern or design (a
braided round area rug is
ideal in a Colonial or rustic country setting this way), or a
border pattern. A central medallion would simply be lost beneath a
table.
Round area rugs with
center designs and medallions
Have you found a simply stunning area rug that fits beautifully
with your room decor and colors - but aren't sure how to fit it
into your existing room design? Imagine it as the centerpiece of a
small furniture grouping in a larger room, with the center
medallion left uncovered as a focus. Picture a smaller round rug
as a wall hanging in a room in which its colors are used. Center
it over a wood floor, or a solid carpet, using it to anchor the
furniture. There are many possibilities if you open your eyes to
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