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When a Round Rug Living Room Rug is the Right Choice
Picking the Right Round Rug Size
Pick a Round Rug Based on Design
How to Use a Round Rug in a Living Room
Rectangle rugs are the norm, but have you ever considered using a round rug in your living room? The curved shape can soften your room and create a cozy, inviting space. Round living room rugs can also break up harsh lines and angles as well as create a sense of spaciousness and grandeur. The key is to choose the right size rug for your space and opt for a texture, color, and pattern that stays in sync with your living room’s design style.
In this guide on how to decorate with a round rug, we’ll answer common questions like, where do round rugs look best and how to measure a round rug. We’ll also give tips on how to incorporate round rugs in different living room design styles and recommend some of our favorite rugs from Colder’s.
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When comparing a round rug vs rectangle or a round rug vs square rug, rectangular rugs are the most popular choice followed by round rugs. It’s likely you’ll only see square rugs in dining rooms, and even that is fairly rare. With that said, round rugs are great in dining rooms, entryways, and living rooms, making them versatile additions to virtually any space of a home.
Using a round living room rug offers several benefits that can enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality of the space. For one, a round rug introduces visual interest by breaking away from the typical rectangular shapes commonly found in living areas. The unique shape serves as a focal point, adding character and charm to the room.
In rooms dominated by angular furniture such as sofas and coffee tables, a round rug softens the overall look by introducing curves and creating a more balanced visual appeal. It also helps define the seating area, especially in open-concept living spaces, where delineating different zones is important. Additionally, round rugs for living room settings are versatile and can be used to complement various room layouts and styles, from contemporary to eclectic, depending on their design, material, and color scheme. They can also create an illusion of space, making the room feel larger and cozier.
In terms of knowing when to use a round rug, we recommend them in both large and small spaces—especially if the room has unique architectural features like rounded walls or circular tables. Other ideas include using one under round or curvy furniture to further accentuate the shape of focal furniture pieces. Using a round area rug is also good if you want to make your space appear larger since the circular shape naturally keeps the sightline moving, and since there are no sharp borders like with a rectangular rug, there’s more flow, which makes a space feel open.
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Picking the Right Round Rug Size
Choosing the right size for your round rug in living room is crucial. Many of the same rules you’d use for choosing a rectangular rug apply to knowing how to use a round rug. Generally, bigger is better. If your rug is a lot smaller than the dimensions of your room, it can make your room feel cramped or busy.
When measuring for a round rug, make sure it’s large enough for all of your living room’s major furniture pieces to touch the rug. All of the surrounding furniture should touch at least one part of the rug, even if it’s just touching the edge. You can use masking tape to mark out the general area where you’d like your rug to be and then measure that area to find what size rug you need.
Common round rug sizes include:
3’ round rug ⇨ works well for defining a smaller space within your room, like a reading nook, foyers, and entryways
5’ round rug ⇨ ideal underneath a loveseat or between two accent chairs
6’ round rug ⇨ recommended beneath a sofa
7’ round rug ⇨ suitable between a sofa and loveseat
8’ round rug ⇨ great underneath a sectional
9’ round rug ⇨ used for tying together living room sets with three or more pieces
Pick a Round Rug Based on Design
Some design styles favor rounded shapes.
| Design Style | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Mid Century Modern | Mid century modern round rug designs often incorporate organic forms and gentle curves. Rounded furniture pieces, such as sofas with curved backs or chairs with sculptural silhouettes, are hallmarks of mid century modern design, so a rounded rug would fit right in |
| Boho Chic | Similarly, boho spaces celebrate eclectic mixes of patterns, textures, and colors. Rounded shapes in furniture, such as plush poufs, curved sofas, circular coffee tables, or round rugs, add to the relaxed and welcoming vibe of boho spaces. |
| Modern | Minimalism and modern style tend to feature a lot of sharp, angular shapes, so a round rug can add softness and balance to these living room interior design styles. A modern round rug would likely be a neutral color in a solid color or geometric pattern, while a mid century modern rug might introduce a bright color into the room |
| Transitional | Transitional design blends elements of traditional and contemporary styles, creating a timeless and balanced look. Rounded shapes can soften the transition between different design aesthetics, bridging the gap between classic and modern elements seamlessly. |
How to Use a Round Rug in a Living Room
Get inspired by all the looks and designs a round rug can come in with the following picks. From the way they look to the way they feel, each round rug is specially picked to showcase a special aesthetic. Use these tips to get the most out of a round rug in your living room.
Use Round Rugs to Create Designated Zones
Did you know round rug can create a more intimate space in a large room? Their circular shape naturally guides the eye and facilitates movement throughout the room. Placing a round rug beneath a central seating area or coffee table delineates the space and creates a focal point, drawing attention to the heart of the room. Additionally, round rugs soften the transitions between different zones within an open-concept living area, seamlessly integrating disparate elements into a cohesive whole.
You can also use them to create smaller zones in your room. For example, you could place a round rug under a recliner to mark the area apart from the main living room seating. You could designate a reading nook, painting desk, or office space.
KAS Rugs Fina 6’ Round Rug
This subtle, neutral rug is perfect for designating a separate space without drawing too much attention. The separating is clear, but your eye isn’t disproportionately drawn to the set-apart area like it would be if you marked off your reading nook with a colorful, patterned rug. And its high-pile shag is an irresistible addition underneath a seating arrangement.
Add Visual Interest with a Round Rug
Round rugs can help disrupt monotony in the living room. They can make your space interesting, especially if you choose a bold pattern. With the rising popularity of bold designs and maximalist style, you might want to take a risk and choose a patterned rug. A round rug can define your space, draw your eye in, and create a focal point all while infusing your room with life and fun.
KAS Rugs Sparta Ivory/Green Foliage 6’ Round Rug
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This botanically inspired rug brings a fun pattern to your room along with a calming palette of earth tones—ivory, teal, and green. This plush, 100% wool rug is also comfortable and cozy. Compared to a rectangular rug, a patterned circular rug doesn’t feel quite as overwhelming thanks to its soft edges that organically blend in with their surroundings for a “waterfall” effect.
KAS Rugs Libby Langdon Winston 7’ Round Rug
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This blue and white patterned rug would be great for a medium to large living room layout in a transitional or coastal style. The combination of smoky blues, grays, and beiges will create a calming feel in your living room and soften any harsh angles in the space. At 7 feet across, it’s large enough to fill out bigger living spaces while providing striking geometry to liven up the space.
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Texture, Texture, Texture
Round rug—like all rugs—are great for adding texture to your living room. While some design styles (boho, eclectic, farmhouse) are known for their liberal use of texture, all designs benefit from contrasting textures.
Pile size refers to the length of the fibers in a rug, which significantly influences its texture and overall feel in the living room. In terms of texture, pile size plays a crucial role in determining the rug's softness, appearance, and functionality within the space, whereas a high pile rug features longer fibers that create a plush and luxurious texture.
In the living room, a high pile rug adds warmth and coziness, making it an excellent choice for areas where comfort is paramount, such as lounging or relaxation zones. High pile rugs also provide extra cushioning underfoot, which can be particularly desirable in spaces where individuals often sit or walk barefoot, promoting a sense of comfort and well-being.
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KAS Rugs Bliss 6’ Round Rug
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As its name suggest, this high pile shag rug features a heathered blue color and an undeniably cozy feel that is blissful. It is ideal for casual spaces, and both its feel and its color palette are ideal for coastal and transitional spaces. Dig your toes in and enjoy it while you relax between a sofa and an accent chair.
Bay Windows? Fireplace? Try Round Rugs
Round rugs are a great way to follow the contour of a bay window or concave fireplace. Not only does a round rug follow the shape of the window alcove, but it draws attention to a key architectural feature in your room. Placing a rug in front of the fireplace creates a designated area for seating or gathering, inviting guests to cozy up by the fire. The circular shape of the rug softens the angular lines of the fireplace and surrounding furniture and serves as a practical barrier between the seating area and the hearth, providing a comfortable buffer zone and protecting the floor from sparks or debris.
KAS Rugs Syriana 6’ Round Rug
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This luxurious rug features a traditional pattern and sophisticated color palette that pairs perfectly with traditional architectural elements like a bay window or a fireplace. In a traditional space, symmetry is key, so make sure to opt for a symmetrical furniture layout rather than an L-shaped sectional.
The Living Room + Dining Room Combo
Many households feature living room + dining room combos. As we mentioned, rugs can help designate zones in an open floor design. In this case, we’d recommend choosing a round dining table and round rug to accentuate the curving lines and set apart the dining space from the living space.
When your spaces are connected, it’s important to choose rugs that complement one another and create a cohesive flow between the two spaces without being too matchy-matchy. The key is to strike a balance. For example, you could opt for rugs in the same color palette, but choose one solid rug and one patterned one. You could also choose a plush and cozy rug for the living room, which fits with the purpose of your conversation area, while opting for an easy-to-clean, low pile rug in the dining area. Think about cohesive textures, materials, colors, and patterns, but think about making them complementary, not identical.
KAS Rugs Prima Natural Honeycomb 7’ Round
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This honeycomb-patterned rug brings visual interest to your space in a very restrained way. Its high pile design is perfect for a cozy living room seating area. With its neutral palette and subtle pattern, it can easily mix and match with a number of dining room rug styles, from a solid rug in a dark pattern to a patterned rug in a different scale.
Whether you want to create a small reading nook or anchor your living room conversation area with a round rug, it’s crucial to understand how to use a round rug in the living room. From measuring your space to bringing pattern into your space, these living room rug ideas can help you choose the right round rug. Whether you want a round rug to soften the lines in a modern space or bring texture to a farmhouse design, Colder’s is the best place to shop for round rugs for your living room in the Milwaukee area.
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