Rugs are the design features that ground all elements of space while tying them together. From adding warmth to a space in both literal and metaphorical ways, rugs serve as more than just elements that add character. Rugs composed of both natural and artificial materials are now widely available. Natural rugs are made of materials such as wool, cotton, jute, bamboo, and hemp and Artificial rugs are made of tougher and more resilient synthetic materials like polypropylene, polyester, nylon, and viscose. Widely chosen and preferred rugs are geometric, rustic, distressed and animal prints.
Uses of Geometric Rugs
Rugs predominantly serve as insulation against cold weather, and sound and also as a floor protector. Rugs initially were placed at the entrance of homes to dust off the mud and dirt on the shoe from outside before entering inside. Their purpose is also to cover imperfections on the floor while acting complimentary to the furniture and decor.
Geometric rugs, often found as adorning features of modern contemporary themed designs are a few of the most preferred and used rugs. A predetermined repeating pattern in geometric carpets promotes consistency and flow in the design. It introduces linearity into the room, and the patterns give the room a feeling of direction.
20 Types of Geometric Rugs to Spruce up Your Place
01. Straight Striped Geometric Rug
One cannot go wrong with Straight stripes to go with wood, tile or marble flooring and plain or patterned furniture to go with it. The stripes define the direction and elevate the dimension of the space. The straight striped rug gracefully decorates the space without overpowering the other elements of the room décor. The simplicity of the straight striped rug creates a calming and comforting vibe to your rooms.
02. Greek-key Motif Rug
The Greek motif rugs are a great addition that accentuates the rest of the space and its elements while adding quaint character to the floor. A Greek-key motif with a neutral colour palette makes it feel natural while adding an elegant flair. It makes your space look bigger and inviting.
03. Thick Bold Striped Geometric Rug
Thick stripes add an element of colour-blocking to otherwise neutral patterns by bringing a pop of colour to a quiet floor. The thick bold striped geometric rugs are rich and inviting which creates a classic elegance. It blends well with the existing home décor.
04. Abstracted Geometric Play in Rugs
An abstract pattern on the rug is a great way to introduce character into the space, it gives a good break in the tone of the rest of the furniture and the wall treatments. Abstract geometry is still geometric play of varied shapes. An abstract geometric rug enhances the overall appearance of the rooms due to its abstract design making it stand out.
05. Woven Designed Rug
A modern Scandinavian design style with a combination of woods and natural material in earthy tones demands a natural woven floor rug to compliment the design style. Rugs with dark to neutral colours are always in style. They have a significant influence on your space’s overall beauty and functionality. The smooth weaving creates a classic elegance giving the classic elegance in any context.
06. Pattern Play
An ideal way to use a patterned rug is to keep the rest of the furniture and decor in a minimalist style and let the pattern and colour of the floor rug speak and grab focus. A patterned rug makes a powerful statement to your homes by space look larger than before.
07. Geometric Labyrinth Rug
The labyrinth pattern creates intrigue with a play of lines that are connected at a series ends. These rugs linearly have subtle but interesting patterns to keep the element alive and active. Every style of home benefits from a geometric print since the labyrinth pattern is continuous which make your space look bigger and spacious.
08. Solid Layered Geometric Patterned Rug
Solids patches layered with a combination of stripes and lines define clear boundaries that can be effectively combined with linear modern furniture that is arranged about these lines. These patterns of rugs are better paired with furniture that has visible legs and is a bit grounded which makes both the rug visible and hidden at the same time. Since the boundaries are defined in this rug, it definitely makes your space look confined.
09. Chevron Rug
Chevron patterns are ideally used for large spaces where the intention of the rug is also to direct the focus to the anchoring element in the space. These patterns are also used to create focus toward natural light and to make the space directional.
10. Marvellous Maverick Rug
The Maverick pattern is a signature vintage style design that fits with a traditional and Victorian style decor conventionally and works as a great focus element when styled with Modern design themes as well. It binds the décor elements together to make a compact space defining the particular area.
11. Geometric Grey Rug
Greys are often the go-to neutrals to set as a canvas for any furniture tones and colours, but these grey neutrals with a pattern add volume and character to the space that compliments the rest of the elements of the space. Geometric greys add depth to any room, hence making the room appear bigger and spacious.
12. Colour-blocked Rug
Colour blocking is the art of layering multiple contrasting colours to create a pattern and an effect of depth. Linear colour blocks on a rug enhance the depth of the floor and create the perfect stage for the furniture to blend in. Colour blocked rug highlights the beauty of the room’s architecture, bringing attention to the architectural details in your home interiors.
13. Helical Hexagonal Rug
Hexagons with a gradient pattern pull a lot of interest onto the floor with the geometric pattern of hexagons creating a noticeable change in monotony. The more distinct contrast the rugs have in their colours, the greater impact it has on the space.
14. Archi-striped Rug
The combination of arches and lines with a concentricity as a pattern is a unique feature that when translated into a rug creates an interesting pattern. Highlighted patterns on a plain canvas act elevated and can draw a lot of attention to the flooring of a space.
15. Rug – Tangy Triangles
Triangles reach beyond basic geometric shapes to form creative patterns with their position combinations. These patterns come in both neutral and pop colour forms that can be paired up with bold or neutral furniture. Geometric rugs are the great choice for modern and energetic spaces.
16. Geometric Rug – Dusty Diamonds
Diamond patterns often bring a more contained feeling to the rug and enforce a sense of control and closeness which is represented by their pattern’s geometry. The benefit of geometric carpets is their ability to blend in, which is a wonderful quality. It adds personality to this opulent space.
17. Hypnotizing Zigzags in Rugs
The zig-zag patterns can be created and defined in multiple ways and creating a pattern with varying colour hues is an interesting way of representing the same. A small geometric rug with zig-zag pattern highlights the beauty of the room’s interior, bringing attention to itself as well creating a sense of movement and energy. Their sharp design brings a sense of excitement.
18. Marrakech Shag Rug
This vintage Moroccan pattern creates a warm cosy feeling within the space while made of either natural or artificial material. The Moroccan pattern is an excellent choice for contemporary interiors and room with soft and neutral colours.
19. Pattern on Patterned Rug
This is a rug type that can add a lot of colour and pattern into a space immediately with its presence. The combination of different patterns and colours makes the space busy, alert and engaging.
20. Concentric Patterned Rug
These repeatedly reducing patterns work great to pull attention towards the centre of the pattern. Paired with a glass coffee table that can direct the attention toward the rug works magic in elevating the look of the space. This rug is best used in large spaces where the expanse can be highlighted as increasing the concentricity of the pattern.
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6 Different Uses of Rugs
01. Rugs as Zoning Arrangement
Rugs serve as excellent visual dividers for spaces. It is an easier way to divide a singular space to serve two purposes. These usually are predominantly used in the bedrooms which also serve as home offices, living and dining areas and other similar spaces that co-exist.
02. Rugs for Seating Arrangement
As much as rugs tie seating furniture together, there is a unique warmth and a cosy feeling that comes from sitting on the rugs with legs stretched out for a hot cup of coffee or to enjoy a movie. Rugs serve as insulation from cold floors which make them an easy choice to be used as a seat for a more relaxed posture.
03. Play Area and Activity Zoning for Kids
It is a very convenient choice to have a rug that also doubles up as a play mat to be used in kids’ rooms. The cushion that is created by the rugs protects a running and tumbling child, while the colours and characters add interest and focus to the space.
04. Rugs as Wall Treatments
Who doesn’t want to entertain the idea of having a vibrant geometric pattern of fabric-clad backdrop for a wall?
And that brings another alternative use of having lightweight rugs to be used as wall treatments, headboards or even focus elements. The material, pattern and scale of this add a lot of depth to the wall and add a ton of character.
05. Defining Reading Nooks with Rugs
At the mention of a reading nook, we immediately visualize a quaint corner with comfortable seating with a cushion, a leg rests a tall focus and functional light and a rug to compliment it all. The set-up seems so incomplete to bring in the imagery of cosiness without a rug and that sets an excellent function for rugs apart from their regular use.
06. Rugs Under Bed
Rugs under beds or runners are a functional addition to the bedrooms apart from the aesthetic appeal. It is a unique feeling of comfort to set foot on a warm and fuzzy rug as soon as you wake up in the morning. This feeling is all the more blissful for anyone who lives in cold climates where the floors feel like blocks of ice.
FAQs
01. What is a Rug?
Rugs are floor covering that is made of animal skin or woven material that spans only a portion of the floor. Rugs are often made of thick fabrics for sound and weather insulation.
02. Is a Rug different from a Carpet?
Yes, there is a difference between rugs and carpet. Carpets usually are used to cover the entire floor area from wall to wall whereas rugs are used only to cover a portion of the wall, usually under furniture.
03. Why do you need a Rug in the House?
Rugs are used as insulation from extreme cold, as soundproofing layers, as floor protection from slipping and sometimes also as wall decor and visual partitions.
04. What are the best Ideas for using Rugs in Interiors?
Rugs are a great way to tie all the furniture and design elements together. The best uses are in living rooms and bedrooms as they are warm and give a cosy feeling. These can also be used in formal spaces like home offices and study areas.
05. What are the best Patterns of a Rug to use in the House?
The best patterns can be selected based on the design style and theme of a room. But if you feel like creating a neutral pattern of flooring then, geometric pattern rugs are a great idea.
06. How to choose the right Rug?
You can choose the right rug based on the size of your space, the material of preference, woven or non-woven, maintenance and frequency of use.
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Author Bio
Saili Sawantt – She is an Architect and Interior Designer by profession. Writing is what she treats as her passion. She has worked as an Architectural Writer, Editor, and Journalist for various design as well as digital portals, both national and international. Formerly she has also worked with Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) Design Studio, Mumbai, due to her keen interested in learning about Sustainability and Green buildings. Apart from this, she runs her blog ‘The Reader’s Express’ and is a practicing Architect & Interior Designer.