Shaped Rugs
Accent Any Decor

Despite an almost infinite variety of area rugs in designs, shaped rugs have the look and feel to accent any decor, and suit just about every taste.

You already know that area rugs range from the expensive and elegant, to the frugal and eclectic. You can choose traditional, subdued designs, or bold geometric shapes and patterns. You can spice up a basic room with a patterned rug, or complement patterned furniture designs with a solid color rug.

Whatever your tastes, you can beautify your home with an area rug that fits your budget.

But, in addition to the style, colors, and designs of an area rug, the shape of the rug also determines how a rug will fit with your decor, and with your personality. That is why we now want to tell you more about shaped rugs.

Round Shaped Rugs

Round rugs are less commonly used in homes than typical oval or rectangular rugs. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking round rugs; they can add a bit of pizzazz to an otherwise dull room. Round rugs are also an excellent solution for rooms with rounded corners or a layout that makes it difficult for other area rug shapes to fit the room.

Round rugs can provide a small room with a more ample feel, since the circular shape helps create a sense of additional space.

Oval Shaped Rugs

Oval rugs are an alternative to standard rectangular rugs that often give a room a homier feel. Oval rugs are reminiscent of country farm homes and rustic cabins. "Rag" rugs in concentric layers particularly accent the country feel of oval area rugs.

Use an oval area rug in spaces where a rectangular rug is just a bit too large for the room, or you need rounded corners to fit with furniture or the shape of a room.

Square Shaped Rugs

Squares are a wonderful design choice. With their symmetry and simplicity of geometric design, they can bring a striking presence to any room. For high impact, choose a square rug with a unique pattern or bright and bold colors.

For a more subdued look, choose subtle color blends and patterns.

Octagonal Shaped Rugs

Octagon-shaped rugs provide one of the most unique design choices. Octagonal rugs are especially suited to hallways, foyers, entryways, and other areas where you want a rug to stand out and define the space. Octagon rugs often create dramatic effect and add allure to a room.

Rectangular Shaped Rugs

Rectangular rugs are the most common shape of area rug, and for good reason. The classic rectangular rug is most often the shape that best fits a room. Rectangular rugs can help elongate a room, giving the illusion of greater space.

Large rectangular rugs can help create a cozier, more intimate space by providing warmth and great floor coverage.

Area Rug Runners

What do you do when you want to put an area rug on the stairs or in the hallway? None of the rug shapes already mentioned quite fits the requirement, because of their shape and size. This brings us to another area rug, known as the runner. An area rug runner has the distinction of being long and narrow, which are exactly the dimensions needed for stairs and hallways.

These rugs absorb noise, even where there is heavy foot traffic, and they protect the floor underneath, too. In addition, they come in a range of great designs and styles to make passage over them a pleasant experience.

The Right Shaped Rugs for You

Whatever your design preferences, the shape of an area rug is just as striking a design feature as its other characteristics. With so many different shapes and designs available, you’re sure to find an area rug that’s just right for your space.

The most important thing to remember is to have fun in choosing that perfect rug to fit your home.

A Final Note

I'm sure you'll find the rug that suits your choice in design, material, color, type of weave, and size at one of the recommended sources below.

I can assure you I took great care to select each one. Both rank high in customer satisfaction, and they have quality rugs in many price ranges, a sure bet they can, and do, satisfy their customers' needs.

The Round Area Rug
If you are seeking a round area rug, you are probably seeking such a rug because you wish to accent a specific area.

The Oval Area Rug
There are many sensible reasons for favoring an oval area rug.

The Square Area Rug
A square area rug is the perfect way to beautify your home or apartment.

Octagonal Area Rugs
Octagonal area rugs are for those people who have grown tired of the age-old, boring appearance of a rectangular rug in their living room or other room.

The Rectangular Area Rug
Now that you’ve shown an interest in the rectangular area rug, it is time to learn more about them.

Area Rugs Runners
Area rugs runners are used in high traffic areas to eliminate wear on a floor, and on top of another rug or carpet, as well.


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