Round area rugs can seem a little awkward to newcomers to the rug market. To anyone just starting to consider how the circular design will mesh with the environment, the clash between a rectangular room and the potential rug can seem like eating eggs with gravy. For many, only rectangular rugs would blend in with the squarish furniture and 90-degree angles.
However, this is simply untrue. Creating a coherent environment is not only about uniformity, but also distinction and contrast. For example, wearing a white shirt, white shoes, blue jeans and a blue jumper does not sound too visually appealing. Some would call it: “matchy-matchy.” The same principle applies to an environment comprised solely of 90-degree angles.
Placing a round area rug can provide the right kind of contrast to most rooms in the house, from living areas to bedrooms, and in fact, some decorators use them as focal points to tie rooms together. For this reason, they go extremely well in the center of rooms, or in between two large pieces of furniture. The rug resolves the tension between the furniture, and can, in that sense, be used to define what forces are in conflict with each other.
To resolve differences in color or to coordinate the colors of various pieces of furniture, first glance around the room, looking for areas of conflicting color schemes. Imagine placing a round area rug with a pattern incorporating both contrasting hues, and try a few different patterns, or browse online carpet malls for ideas. Chances are you will find something that will bring the space together.
Moreover, contemporary round area rugs can provide a better value than rectangular rugs. Because circular rugs have no edges they control more environment for less material. That means that instead of buying a 9×12 area rug to cover the entire living room in order to enclose and incorporate all of the furniture, place a smaller, circular rug in the center, which will control the entire space without spanning the entire floor. Minimalists tend to favor them for this reason, which makes them welcome additions to contemporary environments.
They are also used to compliment a single piece of furniture. In particular, circular pedestals may be placed directly over round rugs to create a significant impact to the object on display. In the same way, round coffee tables can be supported by the rug beneath them, creating an all-encompassing, environmental effect on the living area. Additionally, because of their shape, placement in small rooms works to expand the space, creating a less claustrophobic feeling in the room.
So, if it at first seemed that there was not a place in the home for round area rugs, now, hopefully, there are a few, at least. Filling awkward or empty spaces, resolving color differences, coordinating color schemes, and expanding spaces are some great reasons to use them. Additionally, economical value decreases the price of environments that incorporate them. Enjoy picking out your round area rug and making the most of your home ambiance.
