Choosing An Octagon Rug

Choosing an area rug for your home is as much about the shape of the rug as it is the colors. An octagon rug will make a far different decorating statement than an oval rug or a rectangular rug. Deciding what shape area rug you want in a particular room in your home deserves a little thought. You might be surprised to find what you can do by adding a rug that is shaped differently than what you ordinarily choose.

Especially with the rise in popularity of contemporary decor and modern styling, an octagon rug with its geometric shape may be the perfect choice for your living room or den. Rectangular area rugs carry the weight of tradition and while they are available with geometric designs, if you want a solid color rug, a rectangular rug may not add anything to a contemporary setting. On the other hand a solid colored octagon rug might be just the spark the room needs.

The foyer is also a location in a home that benefits from a properly shaped area rug. Many foyers are square and it is therefore difficult to place a rectangular area rug comfortably in them. The space is more conducive to a round rug. Round area rugs are most commonly found in traditional patterns and designs and the soft edges do not always blend well with some contemporary decorating styles. An octagon rug can look stunning in a foyer as it fills up the area more completely than a round rug.

Area rugs are often used to visually bring a seating area together. A seating area that is visually rounded will look best if a round or octagon rug is used. That is why you will often see them used in hotel lobbies where several chairs are grouped together. If you prefer chairs and love seats to long sofas you may find this option works well in your home as well.

Use an interestingly shaped rug as a focal point in a room. If you are looking for a way to bring your living room or den into a unified whole and don’t yet have a focal point, consider using an area rug with a dramatic design or shape as your focal point. Placed in the center of the room with little visual interruption, it will be the first thing people see when they walk into the room.

A colorful octagon rug may be the perfect choice for a children’s room. They are very good for feeling up odd spaces and filling in around the edges. Or choose three small rugs in three different shapes and colors, round, square and octagon. Use each one to create a unique play area within the room. Use one rug area for art supplies and an easel, the other for building blocks and the third for a dress up corner.

There are so many options when choosing an area rug for your home that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Begin by studying the area for which you are planning to buy a rug. Measure it, determine the traffic flow and use, and choose a size, shape and color that will work to complete the room. An octagon rug may be just what you need for your living space!