Round Living Room Rugs

Using a Round Rug to Make Your Living Room Pop

How much do you know about round living room rugs? An area rug is one of the most significant purchases you'll make for your home, so would you like to know a little more?

Why a Round Living Room Rug?

Did you know that round area rugs for living room decor can change your home's aesthetic?

Interior designers will use round living room rugs to add a whimsical, cozy, soft, and playful mood to the home. They also use them for:

• Making small spaces appear larger.
• Offsetting rectangles.
• Pairing with furniture or lighting of a similar shape.
• Accenting a circular room.

Round rugs are one of the most timeless shapes, and they come in an array of brilliant designs and styles. The following thought exercise exemplifies their decorating power:

• Imagine a living room with a round jute rug in the center of the room.
• Now imagine setting a round red rug on top of the jute rug, leaving a 12"? ring of jute around the edge. It adds a striking elegance without losing the effect of the jute.
• Next, remove the jute rug, leaving only the red rug, creating a romantic and luxurious design.

See? All three looks for your imaginary room are entirely different, and all you changed was the rugs.

A Closer Look at Round Area Rugs for Living Room Decor

You'll find round living room rugs used in interior design styles from around the world. This timeless design is so classic that it can fit any home decor style in any size of home.

Some interior designers will tell you that you should avoid using a round rug in a large living room. If you agree that a round rug is a design faux pas, you can put smaller round rugs on top of a large rectangular or square rug that defines a seating space.

Is a Round Living Room Rug Right for Me?

If you like the whimsical air of a round living room rug, you can find an excellent fit with your existing decor. The following steps will prepare you to make the perfect purchase:

• Measure your living room and the general outline of your sitting space. You want your rug to encompass your sitting area, but not touch the walls of the room.
• List the colors and styles that your home is currently decorated with, particularly in the living room. You want a rug that compliments your colors and styles.
• Think about how your living room is used. Is it a high traffic area? Then you might want a thinner, more durable rug. Do you want it to be as luxurious as possible? Then you might want a thicker, plusher rug.

Choosing the Perfect Round Living Room Rug

Narrow your search using the filters to look for the right size, color, style, material, and thickness. This will help you find rugs that would work for your living room.

Frequently Asked Questions about Round Living Room Rugs

What size should a living room round rug be?

Depending on the size of your living room, be sure that the rug is at least 2 feet from the walls. For instance, a 12x12 living room would benefit from a 10' round rug.

Can you machine wash a round living room rug?

Always check the label of the rug for washing directions, finer materials like wool and silk should not be placed in the washing machine

Where should you place a round living room rug?

Round living room rugs work well as a center piece to make the room appear larger or under coffee tables!

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