Transform Your Space: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Large Round Area Rug

Circle rugs soften a room without the harsh corners of a traditional rectangular shape. They are an easy addition that completely upgrades and enhances your home. Our experienced team of Rug Goddesses ensures that your large round area rug is suited to your personality and your home’s aesthetic. 

A circular carpet adds a stylistic touch to any space, drawing attention wherever you want — even changing the atmosphere of a room. With our massive selection and even custom round rugs, we can easily match your décor. Our personalized services will narrow them down and guide you through the best material choices based on your lifestyle, as well as the designs and colors that work well in your home. 

We are more than a rug shop. Our Rug Goddess professionals are detail-oriented and consider your unique needs when selecting the perfect fit. Transform any room in your house by scheduling your free, personalized consultation with purchase today.

A Touch of Elegance: Choosing a Large Circular Rug

A large circle rug highlights any room or part of a room. They can also create a layered look by adding depth and contrast to the space. Some people will start with a solid-colored, flatweave base rug. Then, they’ll add a colorful, patterned round rug on top to highlight a unique piece of furniture or to define a conversation area.

The Center of Attention

A round rug in a dining room focuses the attention on the table, showcasing where your family gathers for meals. Round rugs give more walking space in the room when your traffic pattern around a table is limited. Large round rugs for living rooms work well wherever you want to bring in the focal point. For example, in front of the fireplace or to define a particular space.

From boho decor to country living, and modern, sleek, and simple lines, circle carpets are used to either downplay or highlight pieces of furniture or specific areas in the house. When choosing a circle rug, size and design have a huge impact. 

Circular Rug Benefits

• Soften hard lines

• Sound and noise absorption

• Create depth with layers

• Reduced wear and tear on wood floors

• Visually appealing focal point 

• Intimacy and warmth (no more cold feet)

• Make spaces feel larger  

Expand your home’s elegance with either small, bold, contemporary round rugs or neutral, simple, 12-foot round rugs in your home. They work under any shape of furniture, adding both a touch of whimsy or sophistication, depending on the style, design, and size.

At Rug Goddess, we take a look at your home and get to know you and your lifestyle. This allows us to help you narrow down the choices when searching for large circular area rugs.

Quality and Durability: A Deep Dive into Materials

Area rug rounds are made from a variety of materials. Each type benefits different lifestyles, so it’s important to understand them. 

Natural Fibers

Wool

• Wool is a luxurious choice that is durable and adds warmth (both literally and aesthetically). It is soft, retains color well, provides good traction, and is stain-resistant. Wool may require professional cleaning, or at least regular spot cleaning and vacuuming, because it’s susceptible to dirt accumulation.

Jute

• Jute is a natural fiber that is soft, durable, static-free, and offers a rustic aesthetic. At Rug Goddess, we ensure that our jute is sustainably sourced because of its popularity. It lasts a long time, and the low-maintenance properties make these circle rugs a highly requested item. It can gather a lot of dust, so regular vacuuming with no beater bar is recommended.

Cotton

• This is a great natural material. Cotton is soft and absorbent, and an eco-friendly choice. It’s also hypoallergenic, durable, and comfortable. Cotton is easy to clean and lasts a long time. Many of our circle carpets use a combination of materials (eg, jute and bamboo), giving them an even better finish.

Synthetics 

Synthetic materials, such as polypropylene, nylon, and polyester, are durable and easy to clean. These affordable options are stain-resistant but are not as soft as natural materials, and don’t last as long as natural fibers. Certain UV-treated synthetic rugs can be an excellent choice for outdoor areas because they resist moisture and weather damage. 

Production Methods

There are three main types of circle rug construction: 

1. Hand-knotted: This ancient process takes skill and precision. Thousands of knots are tied individually on a loom, creating an incredibly durable rug. Because of the labor-intensive process, intricate designs are created. These are literally a work of art.

2. Hand-tufted: Similar to knotting, this manual process pushes yarn through a backing to create the pile. Then, the glue secures the tufts of yarn, making this style faster to produce, thus cheaper. This is usually a thicker pile vs. a hand-knotted round rug.

3. Machine-made: These are made quickly, so you often save money, but they lack the quality, intricacy, and durability of handmade rugs. These rugs typically feature synthetic materials, but there are also wool machine-made rugs available. 

Size Matters: A Measuring Guide 

First things, first: make sure to measure your furniture! If you are placing an accent round rug on top of wall-to-wall carpeting and the rug is the same size as your furniture, or even slightly larger, it will make your room look cluttered. So size is critical! The general rule of thumb is to allow for 10” to 12” on all sides to show the carpeting underneath.

You may also want to consider adding more carpeting to the room, depending on its layout. For example, extend a sitting area with a circular carpet that sits underneath a couch and flows through to a fireplace or table. This also protects the floor in front of a sofa, which is often a high-wear area. 

A round rug in a dining room adds an inviting aesthetic, but consider the table leaf extensions when figuring size. The rug should extend outward from the largest possible instance to bring the room together for those special occasions or large family gatherings. Rule of thumb: add an extra 2 ft.- 2 ft. on all sides of the table so the chairs will stay on the rug when pulled out to use. 

There are limitless options, and at Rug Goddess, we want the experience to be as stress-free as possible. And, if you don’t see exactly what you like ready-made, we offer custom rugs. Call today.

Unlocking Style: Mastering Placement and Design

Placement

A large round area rug softens edges, so placing it under square furniture can make the room feel more relaxed. A wide open space might feel cozier if you want to draw attention to a certain area as well. For example, adding a circle rug in front of the fireplace creates an invitation to sit and enjoy that area. Similar to adding a round rug to ground the front legs of lounge chairs, it makes a relaxing conversation area. 

A large circle rug can even be used as a divider. For example, placing one in an area of the living room that serves as the kids' play area is a great way to differentiate uses in a large space.

Design

The design you choose for the kids' playroom will be unlike the one for your home office. A round neutral rug adds an aesthetic that’s very different from a bold circular pink rug with big patterns. Colors, patterns, and textures can detract or complement existing decor. 

Our Rug Goddess team considers all these aspects when meeting with you. It’s part of our personalized service to guide you toward finding the perfect round rug!

Rug Goddess: Your Personal Guide to Circle Rugs

Rug Goddess has over 20 years of focused knowledge, design skills, and industry insights exclusively on circular carpet rugs and how they accent your home. We have trained our consultants to help clients select the right color, shape, and size that best suits their specific lifestyle needs. 

We understand that your rug will be with you for a long time, and you shouldn’t have to “make it fit.” Big box stores and other online options don’t tailor to your personal needs, but we take rug choice seriously and love to educate you on the differences in manufacturing, materials, and durability. We’ve specially trained our Goddesses to offer that expert guidance that other rug stores do not provide.

Personalized Consultation Services

We are passionate about rugs. Thus, we are not your average shopping experience. Our in-person or virtual consultations (Free with purchase) result in beautifully transformed and upgraded homes. 

FOCUS ON YOU - Our team listens to your needs and focuses on your wishes. We believe it’s essential to understand your preferences before examining the physical characteristics of space, scale, light, and architecture.

 
NO PUSHY SALES - Another huge benefit is that our Rug Goddesses are not limited to one showroom or specific manufacturer. That means we’ll never push a style or type of circle rug on you because we have too many in stock or get kickback from a particular company. 

EXCLUSIVE BRANDS & COLLECTIONS - At Rug Goddess, we offer designer collections and exclusive brands, including Jaunty, Stanton, Prestige Mills, Nourison Reserve, Kas Generations, Kaleen Luxe, and more. We also provide custom large round rugs. 

We fully understand that choosing a rug is not a quick decision, and we look forward to personalizing this experience with you: (800) 481-1572.

Sourced Sustainably

Rug Goddess is committed to ethical practices. We use eco-friendly materials whenever possible. For example, some of our sustainably sourced circular carpets include:

• TENCEL: These 100% TENCEL fiber circular carpets are sustainably sourced, durable, and derived from natural eucalyptus. 

• Wool: We are proud of our artisan, hand-knotted rugs, which are made with 100% sustainable wool. 

• Kauai: This rug line is handwoven in India and features the natural fiber of handspun jute. They have a soft feel, thanks to sustainably sourced PET yarns, which are made from recycled plastic bottles.

Schedule a personalized, in-home consultation with one of our Rug Goddesses today! We love to go above and beyond to create something special! If you’re not local, we are happy to do a virtual consultation. 

Expert Local Service and Installation

Rug Goddess offers in-home stair runner and area rug consultations throughout qualifying Tampa Bay and Central Florida communities, including Homosassa, Citrus County, and the Ocala area, as well as the Kansas City metro. Customers outside these areas can receive personalized help through a virtual consultation.

Not in these areas? No problem, our Rug Goddesses do virtual consultations and walk you through our Room Visualizer software. This allows you to see any rug in your own home with accurate sizing! It’s a fantastic tool, even if you’re local, to get a feel for what a circle rug will look like in your house.

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Transform Your Home Today

Janice Wells is THE Rug Goddess and is a hidden gem in the rug industry. She has ensured that our entire team is committed to adding a personal touch and has a passion for enhancing homes.

Rug Goddess takes rug purchasing to a new level. We remain forward-thinking by customizing the client experience so that you are happy with your rugs for decades to come.

We love what we do, so schedule your free consultation with purchase! Or, explore our exclusive circle rug collection and see it in your own home with our Room Visualizer! Talk to one of our Rug Goddesses today: (800) 481-1572.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t live nearby. Do you still offer free consultations?

Yes, we do! If you’re not in the Kansas City or Tampa areas, we offer virtual consultations. Even better, we have advanced technology that allows you to see any rug, in any size or design, in your home before purchasing. 

I have pets. Are your rugs hard to keep clean?

Because of our personalized service, we’ll ensure the material you choose suits your lifestyle and guide you on how to protect and clean the rug. For wool or cotton, we recommend it be professionally cleaned every few years. Synthetic rugs are usually easier to care for and can often be professionally cleaned less frequently.

How do I stop my rug from sliding around?

We recommend using rug pads. They help keep your rug from slipping or sliding around, as well as protect the floor underneath and maintain the rug's structural integrity. Explore our extensive selection of rug pads here.

There are too many choices. How do I narrow them down?

This is our specialty! Our personally tailored services examine your home (even virtually), discuss your needs, and consider your lifestyle to recommend the best size, materials, shapes, and colors that meet your requirements. We excel particularly at coordinating rugs within an open-concept area. Large circle area rugs can enhance any home. Call us to find out how!