Round Rugs: Decorating With A Twist

by John Michaels

If you are in the process of looking for home decors, particularly for some new rugs, why not go out of the box and choose something distinct? Have you ever considered buying round rugs instead? If yes, good job! You have the ingenuity of a pro interior designer. If not however, this is your chance to detour from the norm and be more creative in sprucing up your home. Go beyond decorating with the usual rectangular rugs and add some funky flavor to your place with the use of round rugs.

Furniture are often squares and angular with sharp edges, and a round rug can soften the look of the room. It can be an impressive accent too to your desk, cabinets, tables and chairs given its non-linear shape. The curved angles of a round rug are refreshing to see amidst the rigid lines of the furniture. This sets off a balance in the space and makes a great central point that can enhance the room’s appeal.

It is particularly appealing when all the colors coincide with each other. Either the rug’s color evens out the rest of the room making the place more attractive, or the tones of the furnishings and the other items complement with the rug making it the focal point of the whole room. What a unique and inexpensive way to utilize a decoration. Whichever way will surely improve any room whether it’s as formal as the receiving area or as familiar as the bathroom.

Round rugs are great on wooden, tiled or concrete floors. If placed correctly, a round rug will look good even against the dullest background. And the attractiveness of certain types of flooring is marvelously enhanced by a pretty round rug. Round rugs can even be used in wall to wall carpeted areas, simply by placing them over the carpet. This could be done to mark a seating area, to protect part of your wall to wall carpeting in high traffic areas, or to emphasize a particular part of the room.

Round rugs can be used in almost all living spaces. Aside from the usual living room, bedroom and family room, a round rug fits in the bathroom, kitchen and the veranda as well. No need for a grand makeover to spice up your home. Just change your round rugs every so often with various designs, patterns and colors, and your rooms will look different every time. You can even use round rugs as an alternative for wall-to-wall carpeting if you find this a bit expensive. Rugs are easier to change and clean anyway. In addition, they are more flexible giving you more room to experiment with different designs as often as you want.

One good tip to preserve the quality of your round rug is to put a good rug pad under it. Additionally, a pad can also prevent mishaps especially if you have children playing around as it prevents the rug from sliding around the floor, so it thwarts slipping and further injuries.

Care for another amazing decorating idea? Use a round rug as a wall decor! Never mind expensive artworks and framed photographs in gigantic sizes. A round rug is a great alternative for a wall accent, especially that its round shape contrasts the flat, rectangular outline of the wall. Better to show off a brightly colored round rug with an intricate design or big patterns for a maximum chic look.

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