Round Rugs: A Perfect Addition to your Home
A round rug is the perfect addition to any home. They are extremely versatile and available in a wide variety of textures and designs. The round shape is soft and inviting, and lends itself to a variety of design applications in any space. In addition, round area rugs are portable and can be moved as design goals change.
Why Choose a Round Rug?
Round rugs can serve a variety of design needs. They add a splash of color and interest to any room, and offer texture and warmth to any surface. The round shape in itself is warm and welcoming. A round oriental rug is an opulent focal point in a large entryway. Round rugs are also common in bedrooms; to cover hard surface flooring, or over wall-to-wall carpet to cover excessive wear and tear. A round rug is a great choice for under a dining room table, and is a perfect addition to any space that has hardwood or tile floors. When placed on hard surfaces, it softens the space and adds dimension. Imagine a 6' round outdoor rug under the bistro set on your patio. How about an elegant 8' braided round rug in your office, under your rich, mahogany desk? Whether you are looking to soften the look of your stone patio, or simply highlight that brand new desk; a round rug is an inexpensive way to spruce up your home.
Round rugs have many other benefits. They are available in a variety of sizes, sometimes even as small as 2' for bathroom applications, and as larger than 20’ for commercial applications. Another advantage of purchasing a round rug is that they are portable. They can be moved from room to room and interchanged, should you decide on a new room decor.
What Materials are Available in Round Rugs?
Round rugs are available in many styles and materials. Some common materials include: cotton, acrylic, sisal, polypropylene, jute, wool and nylon. Different fibers offer different benefits. The most popular material these days is polypropylene, which is a type of woven plastic. It is extremely durable and stain resistant. Nylon is durable and easy to maintain, while being extremely versatile as well. Acrylic resists fading and is also stain-resistant. Jute and Sisal, while similar in most aspects, differ in that sisal is more color-fast and often a stronger material than its counterpart. They are both made from plant fibers; and offer a distinctive, earthy, and casual look to any room.
Wool is often considered the most opulent and traditional fiber. Round wool rugs are soft and durable. Wool is generally a more expensive material, but it lends itself to a variety of applications in any space. Some people will choose cotton, the less-expensive alternative to wool. Although it often achieves the same look, it is not as durable. When choosing either of these fibers, it is important to make sure that they are treated with a stain-resistant product. Neither of these materials is naturally stain-resistant.
How Do I Choose a Round Rug?
The first step in choosing a round rug is deciding on the application of the rug. Where will you be using it? Will you be placing it in your foyer? Will it be used over wall-to-wall carpeting, or on hard surface flooring? Consider the traffic pattern of the area. A foyer is likely to get a lot of wear and tear. If you are placing the rug under a dining room table, it should be stain resistant to spills and food accidents. A child's bedroom introduces a new area of "stain worry": markers, nail polish, and anything else that they can accidentally spill. Your round rug should be chosen specifically for the area's traffic and stain susceptibility. However, if you have your heart set on that round oriental wool rug in your foyer, make sure to investigate treating it with a stain-resistant product.
After you have decided on your material, consider the style of the rug. When choosing your round rug, consider the space itself. For instance, you may choose a natural or casual style of round rug for your eat-in-kitchen. A basic round jute or sisal rug would be a great choice. Imagine your bathroom, with all of the straight edges and corners of the vanity and shower stalls; adding a round shag rug would soften all of the lines. For an area like a foyer or a living room, you may want to consider a more traditional option, such as a wool area rug. If the rug will be used as the focal point in your room, perhaps you would like an oriental round rug with a center medallion. If you have elaborate furniture and ornate wallpaper, your rug should be more solid and plain. If your furniture is sleek and your walls are painted in a monochromatic scheme, you should seek a round rug with ornate designs.
Think of a black round rug if you need to pull together disparate furniture pairings. Black rugs have a unique ability to pull a room together. They act as "decor super-glue", drawing together all aspects of the decor to create one uniform look. A shag round rug is also another great design option. Round shag rugs add interesting design and dimension to any space. They are a wonderful addition to bathrooms, bedrooms, or living rooms. Children love shag rugs for their cozy, warm feeling. In darker colors, round shag rugs hide a multitude of sins as well.
As a general rule, a lighter rug will make your room appear larger. A darker rug will add depth and warmth to your space. Don’t forget that the ultimate benefits of choosing a round rug. It softens all straight lines in a room. It makes the space more warm and inviting.
Round Rugs Are Simply the Best Choice
Round rugs can solve even the most complicated design dilemmas: from softening straight edges to pairing disparate furniture to hiding spill stains under a kitchen table. These rugs add so much flavor and interest to your decor. There are so many choices in round rugs; relative to your color, size and style preferences. They pay for themselves time and time again as you move them from room to room, or space to space. When chosen properly, they will become treasures for your family to enjoy throughout the years.