Carpets and rugs play an important role in modern design, and are used to create comfortable and colourful living environments. There is a wide range of different rugs and carpets on the market, from large wall to wall carpets through to small round rugs. Round rugs are used a lot in modern apartments and offices, as a way to complement furniture and architecture and contrast the angular straight lines of modern design.
There are literally thousands of round rugs in production around the world, from traditional designs inspired by the famous carpet making cultures of the world through to a variety of highly modern and sophisticated designs. Round rugs are also often designed and made to fit specific environments, such as bedrooms, living spaces, and kids play areas.

A carpet is defined as a textile floor covering that consists of both upper and lower layers. However, in modern day usage, the term carpet is only used to describe wall to wall floor coverings, with the term rug used to describe partial coverings. This is not the case all over the world however, with many traditional carpet making cultures making what we would refer to as rugs under the modern definition. Because the term rug can be used to define any floor covering that does not take up an entire room, there are a wide range of different sizes and styles available. While large rugs are still popular in many places, small round and square rugs have become especially popular in modern design over the past few years.

A round rug is often used to create contrast with the angular lines that are used in contemporary architecture and styling. When a round rug is placed in the right location, it is amazing just how much of an effect it can have on the overall look and feel of a room. Round rugs are available in a variety of styles and colours, from subtle pastels through to bright and bold modern designs. There are also a range of round rugs that are made especially for children, featuring strong colour selections, kids characters, and bold design motifs. Round rugs and other modern rugs are available from a variety of homeware stores and furniture retailers, with many specialised carpet and rug stores also operating on the Internet.