With a round table like this mid century modern tulip dining table you have the option of a large round rug fitting the scale of the room or a square rug as used here.
Can you put a round rug in a square room.
Good for large spaces living rooms seating areas office.
Not a good look.
If you were to do this there would be excess rug space with nothing on it either end of your table.
Again the rug picks up the lines from the bar hutch the large painting and door frame.
Here are six guidelines to help you know when a round rug might be a great fit for your room.
Pair with square shaped tables.
Give yourself anywhere from about eight to 24 inches on all sides.
Pair two or more square rugs.
Use square outdoor rugs in best outdoor spaces.
Generally don t use in larger spaces.
When measuring remember that the rug s curved edges could look odd if they don t allow enough of the furniture pieces to rest on top.
If you can t decide whether a square or round rug would suit your space form the shape in the planned size and area on the floor using masking tape.
The main goal is to have the rug centered in the room.
Use round area rugs in a circular room.
Entrance foyers if they are more square than rectangular.
The same goes for a square table on a rectangular rug.
If you have the floor space place the rugs randomly on the floor or allow them to float.
The curved ceiling already mimics the white curves of the table bistro and molded.
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Any other informal oddly shaped space.
A square table on a round rug is an odd choice because the corners of the table become the prominent feature of the space.
A round rug adds delight to an otherwise predictable space.
So it makes sense that for most people the classic rectangle or square area rug feels like a safe uncomplicated choice.
That rule for square and rectangular rugs try to get at least part of the furniture pieces in your sitting area to touch the rug applies even stronger with a round rug.
Ideally you should leave the same amount of floor space on all sides of your rug.
Eighteen inches is the most common space but in a smaller space you can get away with as little as eight inches.
Use square area rugs in a square room.
A round rug in a breakfast nook is a natural fit especially in the space above.
But there are some specific situations where a room could really sing with the addition of a round rug.
Depending on the size of the room there are a few different ways you can incorporate a round rug.
The curved lines echo the shape of the table while also softening the squared edges of the banquette seating serving up an inviting and cozy space to dine.