Make it Work: Placing a Circular Rug

To decorators, there are no two words as daunting as “round rug.” It can be more than intimidating to play with unconventional shapes, and in the rug world circular is definitely unconventional. However, it is more than possible to create tasteful room arrangements with round rugs.

In order to pull off these rugs glamorously, follow the first rule of area rugs: all furniture must fit onto the rug. If placing a small table and chairs onto the round shape, everything must fit. Otherwise, the circular shape will look awkward and unattractive.

Refrain from placing large couches onto round rugs, as the rectangular object will look odd against a circular rug. Plus, the couch will most likely not fit onto the rug in its entirety.

While the circular rug’s print can be bold, don’t place your rug into an already striking space. The mix of bold prints and shapes can be too overwhelming. Try to have your rug pick up on a bold accent color or place a round rug with a bold print in a minimally designed room. This way, objects in the room won’t be in competition.

Armed with these tips, get ready to show the circular rug who is boss next time you decorate a space. Using a circular rug doesn’t have to be troublesome. If used correctly, it can be eye-catching and special. Next time you’re shopping for a rug, don’t be afraid to take a chance with a new shape.