Living Room Decorating With Modern Round Shag Rugs
A round shag rug may be all that stands between a cozy living room and a stark unwelcoming one. If you have hardwood floors, tile, stone or flooring that is beautiful but not snuggly, you should consider adding an accent that will add warmth and comfort. Contemporary homes that have a minimalist design may not be well suited to traditional carpets or throw rugs, but the newest modern round shag rugs are chic and will not detract from the contemporary theme. Choose natural sheep, wool or synthetic fibers in white, grey, or even a vibrant modern color.
Why Decorate with a Round Shag Rug
First of all, shag is different than a carpet or rug that has a motif in a traditional design, they are trendy and modern and will give warmth without taking away the clean crisp modern feel. The round designs, being less common, have a more contemporary look, and especially the leather shag or a zebra style, in a round shape, will be a talking piece as well as a snuggly place to nestle toes. The round shag rug designs that are now on the market tend to be singular items that will create a focal point for a room without a distracting element of a woven pattern. However, if a room needs one item that is wild and unusual, the modern swirls and art deco designs may just in keeping with the them. The color selection is also unique. Traditional earthy tones are available is that is the desired look, but they also come in purples and sage green and teal blues – all the contemporary colors that many other carpets do not come in.
In one home that was recently decorated by a professional designer, there were three unique modern round shag rugs placed asymmetrically beneath a long narrow bench, a sofa table and a chair. The effect was such that the floor appeared to have three large polka dots, randomly placed, and each was a slightly different color which pulled the main colors of the room together. The space was ultra modern, and the effect was stunning.
Another designer used a round shag rug under each footstool, off center, and placed a smaller version of the shaggy rugs on the sofa and loveseat. All the carpets were in fact ultra modern round shag rugs in white, and the furniture was sleek black leather so it created a rich warmth that the room had been lacking but it still retained the clean, somewhat minimalist feeling.
Shag rugs are soft, comfy, sleek and glamorous. They can be used to accent very modern decors without taking away the clean crisp look of a contemporary design.