Square Rug

When it comes to area rugs, one shape that is quite unique and not so easily found is square. Square rugs are definitely not as easy to find for sale, as it is to find rectangular, oval or round  rugs. This rarity makes the square rug such a great piece of furnishing to own.

Many people do not own or fail to choose the square rug for their homes due to a number of reasons. One of the major reasons is that many homeowners prefer to go for the tried and tested floor rugs, like the rectangular shaped ones. They are not adventurous enough to want to try something new. They may be hesitant as they may not know how to use these rugs in their home. The other reason why many people do not use these square rugs is because they simple don’t know that such rugs exist! Well if this is so, then perhaps we should all get better acquainted with the square rug.

The square rug as the name suggests is square and has four equal sides. They may not be easy to find, but they are nonetheless available in many sizes, colors, materials and designs. Like other rugs, the square rug is mainly found in one of these three designs: all over patterns without any central medallion, patterns with central medallions, or asymmetrical patterns. Design wise, you can find the square rug in traditional designs, oriental as well as contemporary and abstract. There are even plain solid colored rugs if you so desire. Although these rugs may not be easy to find compared to a rectangular or a round rug, the designs that are available are various, making the rug an easy addition to your home, regardless of your existing furniture, decorative elements and décor theme.

The square rug can be found in various materials. You can take your pick from the natural fibers such as wool, cotton, silk, jute, sisal, and bamboo. There are also numerous rugs found in synthetic materials like nylon, acrylic, and polypropylene or olefin. All these rugs are made using a variety of weaving techniques, either handmade or machine made. You can find knotted, tufted, flat woven, braided and hooked square rugs to suit whatever purpose you need. You can find both indoor and outdoor floor rugs in this great shape.

Where can you use the square rug at home? One easy way to use square rug is to cover up a square area. However not all of us have perfectly square rooms, so where else can you place these rugs? Actually a square rug need not necessarily be placed in a square room or area. It will work just find in any room in the home, like the living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and the bedroom. You can even place square outdoor rugs on your patio or porch.

In a living room a square rug looks great flanked by a sofa and armchairs, and with a square coffee table on it. In a dining room, a round table will look fantastic on large square rug. In the kitchen, square rugs can have themes like fruits and vegetables for a charming country look. In your bedroom pick a contemporary or a square Persian rug to enhance the look of the room while providing a sense of style and elegance. No matter what design, pattern or style you like, a square rug will look great in your home.

The square rug will immediately draw the attention of your family and friends as it is less common than the other shaped rugs. Using square rugs in your home will make your home stand out from the rest.