A round-shaped area rug can catch anyone's attention faster than Brad Pitt can. Okay! Okay! I'm exaggerating. The thing is, round is always meant to be in the center, a centerpiece, a focal point. Have you noticed how off it looks when something round is positioned at the sides? Round is meant to be the center of attention, but convey it through an attractive object like an area rug, makes it a superstar. Somewhat like Brad Pitt.

It doesn't matter if you're crazy about globes, apples, balls, oranges, and everything that has no angles whatsoever. A round area rug will not fail you as a home decoration. It's cute, original and interesting. When most people are using four-sided rugs, you are using a circular shape that surely deserves to be the focal piece.

Almost all rooms in the house can be adorned with a round-shaped rug. The bathroom, bedroom and living room are three ideal places. Just a reminder - avoid placing a round area rug in a crowded space. It can either overshadow the other furnishings (in a bad way) or it can stand out as an unfitting decorative piece. A round area rug should be the focal point. With its shapely curves, why not?

If you are dying to have a round area rug but are not sure how it will look, a safe place to start would be the bathroom. Inexpensive, round floorings for a bathroom are easily available in all home dcor stores. Purchasing one they allow you to decide if you like the round look without having to spend a lot on experimenting. Make sure your bathroom is large enough to include a round rug; you do not want the edges to be touching the walls.

The bedroom is also a great choice for round area rugs. Choosing one in beautiful, relaxing and soothing colors can make your bedroom comfortable. Try placing it in front of your bed, at the headboard and in the center of your room to find where it looks best. If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace in your bedroom a round rug could be placed in front of the hearth.

Living rooms can also be graced by the presence of a cute round area rug. Save your best rug for this place because obviously, the living room is where we receive guests, so you might as well make a good impression, right?

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?

Your home will look so pretty with round area rugs scattered in the different rooms. They are unique and very appealing. I bet then that your place will be as fun as you are.

Round rugs are popular for interior home decor throughout the world. They look good in various places inside a house and people especially choose them for using in living rooms, bathrooms, and even in the basement. In many homes, people use attractive color combinations of round rugs to furnish the inside of their homes for a stylish look. While majority of people choose to buy them, some like to knit their own round rugs at home.

Using Round Rugs at Home

While round rugs look good at almost all places inside a home, they look particularly fit for use in the living rooms and bathrooms. In the living room or lounge, round rugs serve as a focal point for the rooms appearance. They are preferably placed at the rooms center but also in proximity to any main piece of furniture to complement it by harmony or contrast of colors. In a bathroom, a round rug also serves the purpose of keeping feet warm and dry. Some people also use round rugs in the basement, especially for covering an unfinished part of the basements floor.

Color Combinations for Round Rugs

The decorative effect of a round rug can be greatly enhanced by carefully selecting a combination of complementary or related colors within the same rug. A combination of complementary (opposite) colors in a round rug would include green against red, orange against blue, and yellow against violet. One of these opposites can be chosen as the dominant or foreground color and its complementary in the background for a pronounced effect of colors. Using related colors like red with orange-red or blue with greenish-blue is a second way of making a stylish display of colors in a round rug. Whether or not to use a brightly colored combination in a round rug mainly depends on the rooms overall look. For a busy place, a complacent effect can be induced by choosing cool colors for a round rug. For a more quiet and uniform interior, vibrant colors may liven up the place.

Making Ones Own Round Rug

Some women, who love knitting, choose to make their own round rug, giving themselves all the freedom in choosing the rugs color pattern and decorative design. This can be done by means of heavy knitting needles and a fairly thick yarn. A number of different color or shade combinations can be included in the rugs design by knitting a closed loop or band around which other bands are made in a concentric style. The completed bands are finally assembled by sewing to make the round rug of ones choice.