'They're not for every room' – designers say they'll never use a round rug in these 5 spaces, and neither should you

A round blue rug in an all-white scheme

A round rug can make for a clever design tool that can bring gentle curves and softness to a space, and set the stage for a statement piece of curved furniture. Round rugs can help bring a sense of intimacy and can make sense of an odd-shaped room or architectural element. 

'We have found that round rugs are increasingly popular with our clients recently, whether it’s for a dining room, living room or, more frequently, to define the space in a lobby area,' says rug designer, Tania Jonson of Tania Johnson Design. 'In these spaces, round rugs can add color, texture, and warmth to an otherwise fairly minimal space.'