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Round Rugs With Spot-On Style
Turns out it’s not always so hip to be square, as the round rugs in these rooms reveal
Dressing up a bare floor with a beautifully designed rug steps up the style of any interior. While geo print and braided rugs are proving particularly popular with designers and home decorators right now, round rugs are also having their moment in the spotlight, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do circular rugs tap into the enduring geometric trend, but they also offer visual contrast, create a sense of flow, add dimension and serve as a show-stopping accent. Here’s a round-up of our favourite ways to rock a circle rug.
Grounding influence
Rugs are the ultimate way to anchor a light or lofty space. While a basic rectangular will do the job just fine, a round rug will perform the task even better. Not only will a circular rug ground the scheme (as long as it visually fills the space, and isn’t too small), but it will also double as an arresting focal point thanks to its out-of-the-box shape. Meanwhile, its curves will soften the hard edges of the room, infusing it with a more casual, welcoming vibe.
For maximum impact, choose a rug that’s rich in colour, pattern or texture (or a combination of all three). Round out the scheme with furniture and accessories that coordinate with your chosen rug to tie the look together.
Rugs are the ultimate way to anchor a light or lofty space. While a basic rectangular will do the job just fine, a round rug will perform the task even better. Not only will a circular rug ground the scheme (as long as it visually fills the space, and isn’t too small), but it will also double as an arresting focal point thanks to its out-of-the-box shape. Meanwhile, its curves will soften the hard edges of the room, infusing it with a more casual, welcoming vibe.
For maximum impact, choose a rug that’s rich in colour, pattern or texture (or a combination of all three). Round out the scheme with furniture and accessories that coordinate with your chosen rug to tie the look together.
Go with the flow
Accentuate the unique shape of a curved room with a similarly shaped rug. The sun-drenched dining area above shows this room-enhancing design trick in action. Using a circular rug in a round room will also maximise the available floor space and create a more polished and complete look.
Try to imagine a rectangular-shaped rug in this space. Not only would it fail to cover the bulk of the room’s footprint, but it would also look visually jarring and interrupt the flow of the space.
Accentuate the unique shape of a curved room with a similarly shaped rug. The sun-drenched dining area above shows this room-enhancing design trick in action. Using a circular rug in a round room will also maximise the available floor space and create a more polished and complete look.
Try to imagine a rectangular-shaped rug in this space. Not only would it fail to cover the bulk of the room’s footprint, but it would also look visually jarring and interrupt the flow of the space.
Likewise, partner a round rug with a curved lounge suite (or vice versa, depending on what you purchase first). Arrange the seating just off the edge of the rug to create a narrow border that highlights the striking shape of the furniture and floor covering.
Double whammy
For a double dose of visual drama, choose a round rug dressed in a contrasting geometric print. Think triangles, diamonds and hexagons, or a mesmerising motif that combines all three, like the one on this chic circle rug by interior designer Greg Natale. Here you can see the luxe rug styled two different ways. What scheme do you prefer?
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For a double dose of visual drama, choose a round rug dressed in a contrasting geometric print. Think triangles, diamonds and hexagons, or a mesmerising motif that combines all three, like the one on this chic circle rug by interior designer Greg Natale. Here you can see the luxe rug styled two different ways. What scheme do you prefer?
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On a tight budget? DIY your own round geometric patterned rug by stamping, stencilling or hand-painting an eye-catching geo print on a plain (and affordably priced) circle rug. The cool black triangle motif on this Scandi-style rug is simple yet sophisticated, and would be a cinch to recreate.
Calm and collected
In this fresh dining zone, a round white-on-neutral rug helps temper the vibrant beach wall mural, creating a sense of balance without taking away from the wall treatment’s stop-and-stare appeal. It also serves as a way to introduce another layer of visual contrast to the room courtesy of the rug’s concentric circle pattern, which oozes coastal chic flair.
Notice too how the rug’s sandy hue and ringed motif echo the palette and pulsing movement captured in the seascape, bringing unity to the scheme and amplifying the relaxed, beachy vibe of the space.
In this fresh dining zone, a round white-on-neutral rug helps temper the vibrant beach wall mural, creating a sense of balance without taking away from the wall treatment’s stop-and-stare appeal. It also serves as a way to introduce another layer of visual contrast to the room courtesy of the rug’s concentric circle pattern, which oozes coastal chic flair.
Notice too how the rug’s sandy hue and ringed motif echo the palette and pulsing movement captured in the seascape, bringing unity to the scheme and amplifying the relaxed, beachy vibe of the space.
Spot on
Create a sense of balance and harmony in your room by accessorising your circle rug with other round design elements and decor. This charming living area shows how it’s done. From the round pouffes to the spherical pendant light, most of the accents in this room feature shapely curves to create a cohesive look and lend a soothing quality to the scheme.
Even the throw cushion and artwork tie in with the curvy theme. While they don’t feature circles as such, the squiggly, swirling lines seen on both the accent items echo the movement and circular theme carried throughout the room.
Create a sense of balance and harmony in your room by accessorising your circle rug with other round design elements and decor. This charming living area shows how it’s done. From the round pouffes to the spherical pendant light, most of the accents in this room feature shapely curves to create a cohesive look and lend a soothing quality to the scheme.
Even the throw cushion and artwork tie in with the curvy theme. While they don’t feature circles as such, the squiggly, swirling lines seen on both the accent items echo the movement and circular theme carried throughout the room.
Divide and conquer
Use round rugs to divide a large, open room into distinct pools of space. As you can see here, the shapely curves of a round rug – and resulting seating arrangement – encourage conversation and togetherness, and infuse the area with a cosy, casual atmosphere. In contrast, conventional rectangular rugs tend to create a more formal look and dynamic.
Check out zoning in open-plan spaces
Use round rugs to divide a large, open room into distinct pools of space. As you can see here, the shapely curves of a round rug – and resulting seating arrangement – encourage conversation and togetherness, and infuse the area with a cosy, casual atmosphere. In contrast, conventional rectangular rugs tend to create a more formal look and dynamic.
Check out zoning in open-plan spaces
Practical and appealing
Give your blah bathroom a facelift by tossing out your basic rectangular bath mat and popping a large round bathroom rug in its place. It will lend character and a cosy, lived-in vibe to even the most sterile of bathing spaces, along with a hearty dose of graphic and tactile interest too.
For added practicality, choose an oversized rug like the one pictured here. The natural woven circle mat spans the length of the bath and prevents puddles of water forming (and potential slips) when you hop out of the tub.
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Give your blah bathroom a facelift by tossing out your basic rectangular bath mat and popping a large round bathroom rug in its place. It will lend character and a cosy, lived-in vibe to even the most sterile of bathing spaces, along with a hearty dose of graphic and tactile interest too.
For added practicality, choose an oversized rug like the one pictured here. The natural woven circle mat spans the length of the bath and prevents puddles of water forming (and potential slips) when you hop out of the tub.
Read more on bathroom rugs
Connect the dots
Take cues from this teen bedroom’s style playbook and forgo wall-to-wall carpet in favour of circle carpet tiles laid across your floor. This funky scheme oozes creativity and graphic punch, and sets the playful tone and geometric theme of the space.
Take cues from this teen bedroom’s style playbook and forgo wall-to-wall carpet in favour of circle carpet tiles laid across your floor. This funky scheme oozes creativity and graphic punch, and sets the playful tone and geometric theme of the space.
Balancing act
A round rug is an ideal antidote for a scheme that’s all about sharp, angular lines and hard, sleek surfaces. Case(s) in point? These two sophisticated living zones. Notice how the circular rugs help soften the boxy, angled elements of the contemporary schemes, while creating a sense of movement and a calming feel. The plush, rich texture of the rugs also delivers an extra layer of visual interest and warmth, plus cosiness underfoot.
A round rug is an ideal antidote for a scheme that’s all about sharp, angular lines and hard, sleek surfaces. Case(s) in point? These two sophisticated living zones. Notice how the circular rugs help soften the boxy, angled elements of the contemporary schemes, while creating a sense of movement and a calming feel. The plush, rich texture of the rugs also delivers an extra layer of visual interest and warmth, plus cosiness underfoot.
Off-centre style
Rather than leaving your round rug untethered and floating in the middle of your floor, arrange the rug so that it’s off-centre and partially tucked under furniture. Doing so will create a dynamic focal point and a look that’s unexpected yet ultra cool. This industrial-style space shows how it’s done. The long, straight lines of the bed frame highlight the curvaceous shape of the shag.
Rather than leaving your round rug untethered and floating in the middle of your floor, arrange the rug so that it’s off-centre and partially tucked under furniture. Doing so will create a dynamic focal point and a look that’s unexpected yet ultra cool. This industrial-style space shows how it’s done. The long, straight lines of the bed frame highlight the curvaceous shape of the shag.
Layer up
Another rug trend emerging on Houzz is layered rugs. Opt for natural fibre or neutral-toned rugs for a striking look, or go bold with rugs in loud hues and rich patterns to create a statement floor scheme that wows. For extra interest and appeal, play with different textures, shapes and scale. For example, line your floor with a large rectangular jute rug, followed by a smaller round wool rug in a bright graphic print and top with a lush snowy sheepskin layer to finish.
Another rug trend emerging on Houzz is layered rugs. Opt for natural fibre or neutral-toned rugs for a striking look, or go bold with rugs in loud hues and rich patterns to create a statement floor scheme that wows. For extra interest and appeal, play with different textures, shapes and scale. For example, line your floor with a large rectangular jute rug, followed by a smaller round wool rug in a bright graphic print and top with a lush snowy sheepskin layer to finish.
Curve appeal
For a slight twist on this shapely trend, look beyond circular designs and set your sights on an oval or octagonal (or another roundish polygon) rug instead. These arresting round rug alternatives ooze graphic appeal and edginess and will dial up the style of any flat scheme, as this alfresco zone and cosy sitting nook prove.
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For a slight twist on this shapely trend, look beyond circular designs and set your sights on an oval or octagonal (or another roundish polygon) rug instead. These arresting round rug alternatives ooze graphic appeal and edginess and will dial up the style of any flat scheme, as this alfresco zone and cosy sitting nook prove.
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Isn’t this cosy dining nook absolutely divine? The key to its success is undoubtedly the round floral patterned floor rug. It’s a show-stopping focal point thanks to its bold graphic print, and its curved shape offers another element of interest. This draws the eye outward, which makes the small room feel far more spacious. The rug’s dreamy pink and blue palette also echoes the pastel wall colours and accents, creating a seamless and harmonious look.
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