April 3, 2009 11:45 pm

How To Choose Round Area Rugs For Your Home

By Joan Starks

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to add an element of surprise to your room? Does your room need an updated look? One way to give your room some visual pop is by adding a round area rug. According to design experts, a round shaped area rug will immediately become an interesting focal point in any room.

The good thing about round area rugs is that they are quite uncommon. Most of what you see are rectangular in shape. Round on the other hand, is something new and fresh to the eyes. It’s trendy and hip.

Remember, round is a superstar. Therefore, round area rugs are meant to be displayed as they are. Placing it in a space with lots of furniture can look off. In addition, round shape has no sharp angles so there is no point of connection with a furniture or object and mixing it with too much stuff can actually make the room look bad. The round rug will stick out like a sore thumb.

Coordinate your round area rugs with the rest of the room. Consider the color, theme as pertaining to the furniture’s material, and the area’s size where you plan to place the rug.

These area rugs also come in many nice designs. Animal prints and floral designs are real eye-catchers. Those with geometric patterns or abstract look are also a good catch. Trust your instinct and go with your preference. Decorations are works of art too. They can be expressions of your personality. If you feel animal prints symbolize the wild girl in you, then go ahead and decorate your room with it.

Round area rugs look gorgeous in living rooms. This will be the room where your proud possession will be seen by the most people. When choosing one for the living room, you will want to make your choice based on the color, the design, and the fiber it is made of.

Just like with any other shapes of area rugs, the size for a round one should be considered. Check the area and make sure you purchase the right size. The rug shouldn’t be too big or too small. The colors and the designs also have an impact in the total look of your rooms, so better to match or complement, instead of rebel against the other decorative items.

Round area rugs are also available in different materials. Your budget will have a say on which kind you can afford to display. Wool and silk oriental fabrics are more expensive. Cheaper materials are synthetic and cotton. Rugs made of natural fibers last longer than those of artificial fibers but the former can be pricey. Nevertheless, think of the quality. Besides, a rug that easily deteriorates means you have to buy a new one. Isn’t that spending more?

Natural fiber rugs are more expensive but more luxurious. Synthetic fibers can withstand more wear and tear and are cheaper. Spend time looking for that perfect rug - one with the perfect balance between style, quality, and price. - 23546

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