A round rug is a versatile and attractive floor covering in the widest variety of colours, patterns and material compositions you can imagine! An area rug is versatile. They can create wonderful focal points with pops of color to be the unifying element in bringing a room’s design together.
Rugs can create cozy conversation areas, and by their very round nature, they create a defined space to gather for intimate conversations. In a jiffy, they are quickly and easily attached to give your home a burst of color and character.
A round area rug provides comfort, cushioning, and warmth on floors with a hard-surface finish, such as tile, stone, laminate, or hardwood floors. A beautiful rug can also be considered a “work of art” for the floor, providing artistic merit and value to the room’s design. And last but not least, they can feel wonderfully textured, comfortingly soft and plush under your bare feet…
5 decorative benefits of round rugs
one) They can creatively offset the rectangular and linear nature of doors, walls, floors, and furniture.
2) A round area rug can successfully create and blend a high-end designer look within a room. The circular shape can be inspired by and echo other circular shaped elements in the existing room, such as architecture, lighting fixtures, furniture shapes, and room accessories without appearing artificial or overdone.
3) A round rug is the perfect solution to visually open up a small room, making small rooms appear larger. They are especially good for apartment living. The circular nature naturally softens the hard edges of the furniture, creating attractive and defined pools of space.
4) If you’re looking to create a rich sense of luxury and character with an emphasis on texture, warmth and depth, choosing the perfect rug laid over beautiful wood planks, textured tile or wall-to-wall carpeting will create a one-of-a-kind look.
5) Create an intimate conversation area by drawing attention to a particular area of the room, enhancing the focus point and comfort of that area by using a beautiful round rug to create a cozy space…
A few more ideas on using a round rug…
As you can see, a round area rug opens up numerous possibilities for experimenting with decorating the look of your space. The unique nature of its shape creates a sense of symmetry and balance by unifying its surroundings. And of course many people ask “how do I know which rug to choose?”
Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect round rug for your space.
If you want to create a focal point in a room, choose a rug with a central medallion or design feature. If there is already an obvious central focal point, such as a fireplace, it is better to use a rug with a more repeating, not so obvious pattern.
If you already have ornately patterned upholstery on your furniture, or ornate wallpaper, it’s best to choose a more subtle rug pattern so they don’t compete.
On the other hand, if your upholstery and walls are relatively plain and subdued, you have the perfect opportunity to try a colorful rug with a dramatic design and pattern to create interest in a focal point of the room.
Bold patterns like abstract designs, lots of colors, large flowers on a small rug all serve to make a room appear larger.
If you’re coordinating your new rug with items you already own, the remedies swatch upholstery fabric, wallpaper, and paint chips when you go shopping, as it’s so hard trying to visualize what your room looks like… Often , the store owners are very happy for you to take the rug home to test it.
Final thoughts on choosing a round rug…
I wish you all the best in choosing the right round rug, as it can be a wonderful addition to your home, providing many years of pleasure and utility. Take your time deciding on the size, color, emphasis on texture, and also the materials the rug is made from. Does the rug need to be easy to care for, is it in a high traffic area, are allergies a problem…? These are just a few tips to keep in mind on your mission. Choose wisely and you will be well rewarded.