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The 4 Ways Round Rugs Make a Room Feel Bigger

In the interior design world, many experts use round rugs to make rooms feel bigger. Why is that? What makes them have such a different effect than square or rectangular rugs? And how can homeowners use their own round rugs to maximize that effect? Today we’re going to discuss the 4 ways round rugs make your home feel bigger than it actually is.

1. Round rugs look smaller and contrast the room’s angles.

Much of a house or apartment’s design revolves around creating balance, deciding what parts of the room draw the eye, and making each zone distinct yet cohesive with the others. Walls and furniture both create angles and lines within a space.

In small rooms, there isn’t much you can do before it starts to feel cramped and overstuffed. Painting the room the wrong color or adding one extra piece of furniture is all it takes to make a room feel like a closet.

This is where round rugs come in: by covering less floor space and creating a contrast to a room’s lines and angles, round rugs draw the eye in a certain direction and make it look bigger.

2. They work well in rooms of any size.

Because round rugs lend themselves so well to small rooms, they’re a great option for the less public areas of your home (e.g. offices, laundry rooms, or powder rooms). A round rug adds comfort and visual interest to rooms without taking up too much space.

Round rugs also work wonders in large rooms, or in apartments with an open floor plan. Round rugs can separate a large living-room into several smaller conversation circles. They can also make the kitchen and living-room feel more separate in an apartment with an open floor plan.

By creating this sense of visual separation, you prevent a space of any size from feeling crowded and cluttered. And if done correctly, you can even incorporate some modern design trends into your home.

3. They complement round furniture, light fixtures, etc.

Round rugs are an especially good option for people whose homes already have round elements. For example, if you have a round chandelier, a round table, or round wall hangings, round rugs make a room look bigger by working with these design features.

To draw attention to a beautiful round chandelier, set a round rug directly underneath it. This will both draw attention to it and highlight the light’s unique lines. You can also use a round rug to attract people to your fireplace; a round rug, a coffee table, and a couple of armchairs can make your fireplace feel cozy.

4. They make the room feel new.

The final way round rugs make a room feel bigger is simply by being new. Sometimes, rearranging and redecorating a room is all it takes to make it feel bigger. Consider your living room, for example. Square and rectangular rugs are traditionally the most common choice for your larger living spaces. But replacing your square rug with a round one can liven it up and make your home feel brand-new.

Buy round rugs for every room at Rug Source!

Whether you want a small round rug for your home office or a larger area rug to fill your living-room, Rug Source is the place to shop. We have multiple rug sizes and many different styles and colors to match any room’s aesthetic.

Call our team at 980-819-7373 or stop by our showroom at 7215 Smith Corners Boulevard in Charlotte to get started!