While household rugs come in many shapes, the square rug is the least common. Many people prefer the ordinary rectangular, round, and oval rugs, often hesitating to use decorate with square ones. This aversion to using square rugs occurs most often because not everyone knows where they fit best in the home.
Many people think they need a square room or area for a square rug, but probably only a few homes have a truly square room. Having to use square rug only in a square room would certainly limit your options. Actually, the square shaped rug can be used in any room no matter what the shape. All you need is the right size rug. Square rugs are versatile, even when your room is not square, itself. Here are some ideas on which rooms of your home might benefit from decorating with a square rug.
With the downsizing of many homes today, often the entry way presents special problems for interior decoration. Many times, these rooms are simply too small and often look crowded, even when they are empty. Using a decorative square rug in your entry way can actually make the room appear larger and give a welcoming touch to any person coming into your home.
The living room is one of the best places to use the square rug. In the living room, you can place this rug in the middle or slightly to one side, depending on the effect you want to create. Flank the rug with your sofa, chairs, or armchairs, and accessorize with a square coffee table on the rug. You will achieve a fabulous room look and feel. Use a rug made of wool, cotton, or even polypropylene.
The dining room is another ideal location for a square rug. It does not matter if you do not have a square dining table. In many cases, a round table is even more attractive on a square rug. Just select the right size rug to fit your table and chairs. Wool works fine as it is easy to clean spills and stains.
The bedroom will also benefit from a square rug. You can choose a luxurious material like silk, and go with a square silk rug. You can even have a large modern square rug at the foot of your bed to project a more modern design.
In the kitchen, square rugs create wonderful themes for the country designs using objects such as vegetables and fruits. Use these on the kitchen floor to make the kitchen more warm and friendly, while also comfortable surface to walk on.
Another good place for square rug is outside. Place an outdoor rug on the porch or on your patio for a more comfortable place to hang out. Your outdoor space will look as comfortable as your indoor space. These are just a few tips for using a square rug in your home. Look around your house and you will surely find more places to use these commonly misunderstood decorative pieces.