Why You Shouldn’t Overlook The Potential of a Shaped Rug
Let’s be honest. When it comes to choosing rugs for the home, most of us do rectangles. We don’t do shapes. We like to play it safe because we feel comfortable with symmetry, and we know that our beautiful new rectangular wool rugs will fit nicely with, yes, you’ve guessed it, our rectangular or square shaped rooms. And you can’t get more predictable than that. It’s also likely that our furniture is situated around the sides of our rooms leaving something of a void in the middle; comfortable but perhaps a little boring. If so, maybe it’s time to break with convention and be more creative by livening up our living spaces with a complete rug makeover. This is where shaped rugs come into their own. 
Of course, we need to think about the variety of shaped rugs available and the spaces we want to use them in. Round rugs, as an example, will not only fill empty spaces and create focal points in the centre of living rooms, they will give the impression of circling or radiating outwards to connect with items of furniture which then appear to be well placed rather than backed against walls. Alternatively, round rugs can be used to frame treasured items or furniture that we wish to display, and in dining rooms they can mirror circular tables by being positioned underneath them. Likewise, oval rugs make a trendy impression placed under oval tables. In zoned areas, it’s a good idea to contrast rug shapes to give even greater definition to the different functions of spaces.
Sheepskin rugs add panache to any space, and of course, half round rugs are versatile too. What can look cosier or more inviting than one of these semi-circular rugs placed in front of a fireplace, or snuggled at the side of the bath ready to be stepped on. In children’s bedrooms the floor represents the play space, and the more interesting the space the more children are likely to settle and engage in their activities and learning. Kids’ shaped rugs in bright, circular shapes can define their play area, and car shapes are also great for firing the imagination.
Whether you have a large or small budget to work with, you can create instant style with shaped rugs. You will be amazed at how they transform spaces to add that much desired wow factor, even if your room decor and design remains the same.
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