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Other and Miscellaneous Shaped Area Rugs

When you want an area rug that doesn’t exactly fit into the mold of most of the others you can find on the market today, reach for odd shaped rugs to help you get the job done. Some spaces require more original rugs than you might realize, so whether your room has a strange shape or you’re just looking for something that will make all your guests stop and take notice, try using a rug in an interesting shape to create the perfect design. Unique kidney shaped rugs, mismatched sizes of circle rugs, stars, animals, and even flowers can all make for original styles you’re sure to love in any room of your home.

Living Room Uses for Other Area Rugs

Do you want to create a beautiful transitional living room that combines all the beauty and elegance of a traditional space with the fun quirkiness of something more contemporary? If so, an odd shaped rug might be just right for you. Try round or circle shaped rugs if you want to stick to the more traditional side of things with your transitional space. Select circle shaped area rugs made of braided materials for a homey, country style living room, and stick to blue and white or red and white to help carry this style throughout the space.

If you prefer to go a little more into the contemporary side of your transitional room, why not try floral odd shaped rugs instead? You can find rugs in the shape of flowers if you really want to add a sense of whimsy to your room, but you can also choose a round or octagon rug with a very large, splashy floral pattern if you want to bring flowers into the space without committing to such a unique rug shape. Balance this design choice with muted colors to help stick to that transitional style without going too modern with more vibrant, bright shades.

Using Other Rugs in the Dining Room

Create a dining room your friends and family will be talking about for years to come by incorporating odd shaped rugs into your plans for this important entertainment space. Whether you want to use a large area rug or something smaller to accent the rest of your room, you can find the perfect uniquely shaped rug to help you achieve your designing goals. Try flower shaped area rugs for a fun and quirky way to create a beautiful dining room that will appeal to many. A rose shaped rug, for example, in the open floor space in your dining room can help draw attention to other floral design elements throughout the room.

If you prefer to stick to something a little more angular in your design, try "L" shaped kitchen rugs to create your dining room space. Depending on the layout of your room, you can position an L shaped rug to border your dining room table or to create entryways from your kitchen or living room. This is a great way to visually divide an open concept living and dining room combination, too. L rugs work best in solids and simple geometric patterns so as not to take away from the unique shape of the rug itself. If you’re working with a modern space, try to find an L rug in eco-friendly material like jute or stick to something with a low pile, like most synthetic fiber blends like polypropylene.

How to Use Other Rugs in the Kitchen

Be a little whimsical in your kitchen and use uniquely shaped rugs to create country style kitchens with a twist. Oval shaped area rugs made of braided materials look wonderful in front of your sink or beneath a small two-person table in your kitchen, and they also make great welcome mats if your kitchen happens to have outdoor access, too. Choose a rug like this in a muted color like jade green or cobalt blue to tie it into the rest of your design choices.

If you want to be a little more elaborate with your odd-shaped rug choices, try heart or apple shaped rugs for kitchen use instead. These rugs are surprisingly easy to come by, and they can put a smile on your face every time you step into your kitchen and see these fun little design elements helping to improve the space. Especially if you’re trying to create a delicate look while still keeping things casual, fun-shaped rugs can be a great way to go in the kitchen.

Can Other Rugs be Used in Bedrooms?

Shaped rugs may be a little harder to incorporate into the bedroom, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it! Flower shaped rugs are a great option for any bedroom that needs a little more fun and quirky style without going too overboard. Be sure to select a flower shaped rug in a simple solid color (or a combination of two colors at most) so you don’t take away from the shape itself. Choose cotton or wool for bedroom use.

If you’re looking for a rug for a child’s room, there are tons of animal shaped area rugs to pick from! A zebra or tiger shaped rug can look great in any kids’ space, while different car shaped rugs or heart rugs can be tailored to your child’s specific interests and choices. Rugs like these look great at the foot of the bed, but you can also find larger odd-shaped rugs to take up a lot of floor space and give your child a fun place to play.

Whether you reach for rugs shaped like flowers, or animals, stars, or even less common standard shapes like oval or octagon shaped rugs, you can find exactly what you need to make any room beautiful when you choose a rug that departs a little from the norm. Go as wild or as simple as you like with this, but remember that a uniquely-shaped rug requires a little bit more originality when it comes to your designing plans. If you use a unique rug, you’ll need to tone down the décor in the rest of the room to really allow your beautiful floor centerpiece to shine.

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