5 Reasons Why A Round Rugs Might Be Right For Your Home

• 22 April 2022
• 7 Min Read
• By Jaipur Rugs

Rectangle, square, or circle—shapes of modern day rugs are as much important as the color, pattern, texture and material. Give a break to your eyes from the mundane rectangular-shaped carpets and rugs, and introduce some eye-catching round rugs for a vivid and imaginative home décor palette.

Do you ever wish to walk on the softest rugs that feel like cotton balls under your feet? Have you been looking for that perfect rug for your home which adds both comfort and luxe to your surroundings? Well, in that case you need to ramp up your research and get the best rug for your home. While texture, color and design of the rugs have always played an important role in decorating your home, shapes too play a key role in elevating the design sense of your home. One of the most popularly shaped rugs these days are the round-shaped rugs and round carpets. Round rugs are perfect for softening the edges of your home décor. So if you have a home which is dominated by common rectangular shaped rugs and carpets, you can breathe in some freshness in design aesthetics with round rugs. 

Why go for round rugs?

Familiarity at times breeds contempt and unfamiliarity has the ability to attract instant eyeballs. That’s what happens in every walk of our lives be it daily chores or a grinding 9-5 job. The same is the case of home decor. There are many families who, to get rid of the monotonous regularity, simply shift their furniture around at regular intervals to give their place a new look, a new vibe and many say that these change of positions evoke positivity. Our life is dominated by the rectangular or square shape. Whatever we may buy for home décor, the majority of those are either rectangular or square or at the most cylindrical. So wouldn’t it be nice if the ‘round’ shape breaks this monotonousness. A round-shaped vehicle, if one is ever made, will certainly be the cynosure of all eyes in comparison to the present structure of vehicles that dominate the roads. It is always better to experiment with the unknown and who knows it can bring a completely different facet to the lives of people. 

Here is a glimpse into how round rugs can enhance your space.   

1.  Round rugs soften the edges of ours homes 

Most of our home décor items are either rectangular or edgy. Whether it is our furniture, wall hangings, paintings, chairs, ottomans, and other pieces—they all have an edge. Getting circle carpets can cleverly soften the space and tone down the edgy feeling around spaces. A round rug in living room can make the area seem intimate, functional and deeply aesthetic. So, whether it is a round woven rug or a round hand-knotted rug, why to think twice before getting a round rug at all? 

2.  Round rugs are good for drawing in positive energy

Many people follow Vastu and Feng Shui rules before starting out on their home projects. If Feng Shui is anything that you follow, you’ll be happy to learn that round rugs are extremely good for attracting auspicious vibes, or at least they are believed to do so. Chi, that is energy flow, apparently moves in a circular motion. Round rugs are therefore great in letting good energy flow in your rooms and homes. So, get a circle carpet or round rug this season, and let powerful energy revolve around you. Round rugs are also known for their wabi-sabi utilities. Wabi-sabi is a popular theme that exudes modest, rustic, and unusual beauty. 

3.  Round rugs cover your floor well and reduce minimalism 

A round rug can make your home seem fuller and covered. They are great way to reduce the emptiness around your floors. While a rectangular rug can also pretty much do the same, a lightly colored round rug, especially that is a bit large in size, can make your space seem bigger. You can choose a round rug according to your choice of color. If you wish to add a pop of color, you can get round rugs in fuchsia, purple, ruby, green, blue or red. For neutral looks, you can go for pale hues such as beige, light yellow, mauve, sea green to name a few. If you wish to add a rustic feel to your space, you can purchase a grey round rug for your living room. 

4.  Round rugs are a good break from the commonplace rectangular carpets

While it’s true that discovering the perfect rug for your home can be a daunting task, introducing a brand new shape or size of rug can come in handy. Our homes are our special spaces and we prefer to decorate them as per our needs and style sense. But getting the perfect décor pieces is not everyone’s cup of tea. More often than not, people get confused as to what shape, color and size of rug would suit their living style the best. The general thumb of rule is to get a rectangular-shaped rug due to their popularity. However, we suggest you to change this pattern and get some alluring round rugs to enhance the style sense of your home. Round are rug can seem humble and appealing at the same time. They are beautiful pieces of floor coverings to enhance the style element.

5.  Combine round rugs with other multiple rugs 

If you have an open floor décor design, you can do a lot of experimentation with round rugs. Layering is a great way in which you can combine many differently shaped area rugs and give an immaculate appearance of a warm and cozy home. Round rugs are designed in a way that they can go well with any shaped rug or carpet and still get highlighted. You can place your round rug next to a rectangular rug and see the layering magic it does. 

Conclusion 

While rectangular rugs are the most used ones in our everyday life, round rugs are not only refreshing to look at, they are softer, more cuter and add functionality to our spaces. Round rugs make a room look large, more spacious. The round curves create a captivating look and give you a feel freedom from a caged space. The round rugs provide an elevated look to the room and instantly garner admiration. 

The entrance to our home defines us and in India it wouldn’t be wrong to say that 99% of the homes welcome visitors with a square or rectangle-shaped rug. Imagine the interest it would evoke if there is a round-shaped rug at the entry point of your home. It will certainly set the tone for the rest of your home. 

FAQ's

How do you style a round rug?

With a round rug, you can use either the full or partial circle appropiate for your application. The full circle will give you more visual floor space, and will enable more of the rug to be visible from any given spot. A partial round rug is best used in spaces where a full circle is not appropriate, such as hallways. Hallways do not need much visual floor space, and are better off with a partial circle. A round rug can have its contrast edges matching or contrasting with the middle border band of the rug [the borders are typically much thicker]. Matching edges will highlight the circular shape of the rug and create a complimentary design.

Where do you put round jute rugs?

Many people wonder where they should put their round jute rugs, whether they are inside or outside. If you're lucky enough to have a foyer which is right next to your front door, then you won't have to worry about the rug getting dirty if someone comes in on the boots! However, if it's just a small room that doesn't get much traffic, then it's best to keep them out of sight of onlookers and tucked away under the furniture. You'll want to place them in a place that has good light as well as adequate ventilation so that you don't see any mildew growing from underneath.

Do round rugs make a room look bigger?

Yes, round rugs make a room look bigger and no, not all rooms can have round rugs and still appear large. Round rugs will definitely make the room larger because they're just a shape that is an inherently wide one. This position makes them look like they are taking up more space than they actually are and also demonstrates that the room needs to be wider to accommodate them (which is why many traditional rooms use square rugs). They also flow from one side of the room to the other, making it appear like one large space instead of two smaller ones.