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For a unique look, try a round rug

Have you ever admired round area rugs, but didn’t quite know how to use them in your home’s décor? You’re not alone—many people love the look of a round area rug, but can’t figure out where to put them in their home.

The great thing about round area rugs is that they come in a wonderful variety of colors and sizes. You can purchase a round area rug in just about any color that you can think of, such as the more common blues, greens and pastels, to the much-used deeper colors of today, such as burnt oranges, strong yellows, sunset reds and rich blue-greens. In addition, when shopping for a round area rug, you’ll have the option of varying sizes—from the smallest of rugs to a large one that will take up a great amount of your room’s space.

Okay, so where do you use these fantastic looking round area rugs?

If you have a small space, and are trying to pull together various items in it, a small round area rug may just do the trick. For example, let’s imagine that you had a small sitting area with two wicker chairs and a table in between them. The wicker chairs had red, solid colored cushions on them. That sounds like a nice setting, but a small round area rug with a pattern—either plaid, striped or even a floral—could make it much more exciting!

And you’re not limited to small spaces with round area rugs. If you have a round dining room table, a round rug looks much better than a rectangular or square one. In addition, a large living space, such as a den or living room can be made beautiful by using a round area rug instead of the expected rectangular one.

What about you?

Do you have a space—big or small—in your home that is calling out for something unexpected, like a round area rug? If so, why not check out the many resources available to you and starting for just the perfect one!

One of the least common styles of carpet is round area rugs. Most people are seeking rectangular or square rugs to fit their rooms symmetrically. If a more rounded profile is desired, they’ll often choose an oval over round area rugs, as the oval tends to fit more comfortably into an overall design scheme.

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 them.

For a unique look, try a round rug

If you are looking for a unique way to create a focal point for a room, think about placing round or octagonal rugs in the centre of the room.

Round rugs in a square or rectangle room look quite spectacular and with the vast range of colors and patterns available online today you will have no trouble finding a rug to brighten up your décor.

Round area rugs are available to suit your dining room, family room, lounge, kitchen and outdoor areas in fact any room that you decide to dress up. These rugs particularly suit areas under round dining tables, outdoor patio areas and kids rooms.

Area rugs are traditionally manufactured in rectangular shapes, but these conventionally shaped rugs are not always suited to all situations. Round or octagonal rugs are versatile and can be placed in a wide variety of areas.

Round rugs can be handmade or machine manufactured in silk, wool or any other material that rugs are generally made of. The choice of material will depend on where the rug is to be situated and your budget.