Believe it or not in many cases a round rug can be the best rug shape choice for a living space. So when should you consider using a round rug over the most common size of rectangle rugs?

WHY CHOOSE A ROUND RUG?

Round rugs draw the eye around a room in a fluid movement creating that little bit of extra interest aswell as adding warmth and grounding your living space. 

They are the perfect choice for small rooms, awkward nooks, children's spaces, corner living and last but not least entryways.

A round rug will also help you create a styled cohesive look in your home.

The best place for round rugs

Round rugs in small rooms

If your living room is on the small side, confined by walls, or if you live in an apartment, then one of the tricks that interior designers often use is to lay round rugs to give the illusion of a much larger space.

Because round rugs help to create a sense of fluid motion in a room, your eyes will move with the curves of the rug, creating the illusion of more space.

Having a large rectangular rug in a small room can be a big design mistake because it can close off the space and make it feel smaller than it actually is.

Another tip to remember in small spaces is to leave space around the carpet so you can see the gaps where the floor or tiles come through.

Leaving at least 20-30 centimeters of space from the walls will also help to create the illusion that the room is larger than it really is, otherwise it will look like a whole wall of carpet.

A round rug always makes a room look more open and spacious than it really is. 

Round Rugs with Furniture

Curved, art deco style bunk furniture is all the rage right now, and pairing round rugs with these stunning pieces of furniture is a great way to do it. Laying a round rug underneath these beautiful pieces of furniture helps to emphasize the curves of the furniture.
Placing the front legs of a beautiful piece of furniture or armchair on a rug helps to create a sense of balance and cohesion in the room.
Designers usually place round rugs in the corner or corner of a room with a beautiful chair on top because unless they are very large round rugs, round rugs placed in the open air can create a cluttered space.


Size of dining table rugs

It makes sense to have a round rug under a round dining table.
First of all make sure that the rug is hard wearing and large enough for all the furniture to sit on. Make sure you can pull chairs in and out and leave them on the rug. A carpet under a round dining table that is too small will look awkward and will struggle to pull chairs in and out.
If your budget allows, the bigger the rug, the better. A carpet with a diameter of 240 centimeters fits perfectly under a round dining table. 


Use a round rug in the entryway or under the stairs.

When you walk into a home, the first impression is everything. Creating a coherent look at the entrance is the perfect way to welcome people into your home, and a round rug is perfect for this purpose.
Using elements such as round wool rugs, armchairs, baskets and mirrors, it's easy to create an empty dead space inside your front door. This is where you can sit down, put on your shoes, or do a quick check of your makeup before heading out the door.