Your Guide to Styling Asymmetrical Rugs in Every Room

Rethinking Rug Shapes: The Rise of Sculptural Carpets

For decades, we’ve stood by the classic rectangle rug. But today’s interiors demand more personality, don’t they? Which is why today we’re here to share everything about styling uniquely shaped rugs. Trust us, this isn’t a passing trend, it’s here to stay. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to style these asymmetric rugs, with our stunning hand-tufted pieces from Cocoon’s latest Pret release, across every corner of your home, and beyond. 

1. Living Room: Sculptural Seating Islands

A living room rug thrives on conversation, whether verbal or visual. Enter HTKEV00092 (4×6 ft), a free-form marvel in New Zealand wool whose jagged planes carve out a seating “island.” Rather than forcing your sofa against a wall, float it over this hand-tufted gem. Its warm gold-and-cream facets naturally pull everyone into a cosy conversation area. 

• Furniture Pairing: Since this carpet has sharply angled edges, build contrast with a curved sofa. This will bring about a balance that feels naturally inviting. 
• Accents: Introduce a floor lamp with a tripod base to marry the rug’s stepped edges. Consider a metallic side table to catch light and bring out the wool’s natural sheen.
• Styling Tip: You could place a smaller neutral wool rug beneath it to add depth without being seen. This creates literal and stylistic depth. 

2. Dining Room: Geometry Meets Gatherings

Whether for quiet family dinners or special get-togethers, swap the standard rectangular dining room rug or area. Its stylish blend of colours creates a refined space that elevates your table setting. 

• Seating Choice: Choose luxurious dining chairs in special textures such as leather to complement the woollen rug’s softness and comfort. 
• Practical Tip: The carpet should extend at least 24 inches beyond your table’s edge, as well as allow guests to glide in and out seamlessly.
• Entertaining Hack: Add some poufs around one side as additional informal, lounge-style seating. They can double as footrests or convenient side tables too.

3. Bedroom: Framing Your Private Sanctuary

Your bedroom rug should feel curated yet warm. At the foot of the bed, consider the sculptural elegance of KEI17 (6×9 ft) in a neutral wool blend. Its polygonal shape peeks out beneath a low platform frame, offering a gentle invitation for bare feet each morning.

• Mood Setting: Layer it over a larger, neutral rug in a softer tone to float the statement piece. This also protects your shaped rug from nightstands’ metal legs.
• Textile Cues: Wrap your bed in soft linen and layer on a chunky knit throw, let each texture complement the rug’s handcrafted soul. 
• Design Tip: Tuck one corner under your bench and let the other corner take the spotlight.
  

4. Home Office: Defining Your Focus Zone

With more of us working from home, setting up the space becomes really important. Slide HTKEV00096 (4×6 ft), an angular tufted wool-viscose blend carpet, beneath your work station. Its grey and ivory provides a neutral backdrop that keeps your eyes focused on the task at hand, while still bringing about a polished style. 

• Desk Styling: With a glass-topped desk, you ensure visibility to the rug’s pattern. Contrast with a matte-black lamp that punctuates the angles.
• Comfort Boost: The wool under your desk will feel like a soft cushion for your feet and it even silences rolling chairs. Comfort at its best!
• Visual Enhancement: Add a straight-lined bookshelf or open shelves on one side of the room or space, to draw the eye and add definition.

5. Entryway & Hall: Making First Impressions

Your foyer sets the tone. Replace a narrow runner with KEI11 (5×8 ft) - a dynamic free-form carpet in wool that invites guests to step right in. Its bold blocks of colour and texture become a conversation starter before the door even closes behind them.

• Shoeless Welcome: Place a sleek bench beside the rug for slipping off shoes, keeping the area tidy and practical.
• Mirror Play: A round or octagonal mirror above a console reflects the rug’s outline, reinforcing the theme of angles meeting curves.
• Accent Tip: A tall plant in a sculptural planter can soften one edge without obscuring the shape.

6. Commercial & Hospitality: Guiding the Journey

Lobbies are all about making a statement from the get go. Which is why HTKEV00093 (6×9 ft) is great for receptions. Its unique design is not only a treat for visitors, it also subtly directs people towards check-in desks and alloted seating areas. 

• Seating Arrangement: Arrange lounge chairs or modular sofas around the rug, to make the space feel thoughtful.
• Art & Light: Amplify the space by adding some geometric wall art or crisp hanging lights to match the rug’s form. 
• Durability: Wool is a lasting material, so rest assured that this rug stands up to heavy traffic and its shape naturally draws people in. 

7. Outdoor Rooms & Sunrooms: Extending the Canvas

Your asymmetric rug doesn’t only belong indoors. On a covered terrace or sunroom, KEI102 (6×9 ft) in robust New Zealand wool shines as an unexpected outdoor accent. Its natural form feels right at home among plants and wooden accent seating.

• Weatherproofing: Keep it covered and rotate it now and then to prevent patchy sun-bleaching.
• Plant Pairing: Use tall palms or fiddle-leaf figs at rug corners. Nature’s curves echo the edges, softening the transition between indoors and out.
• Mood Booster: The pop of green-olive in KEI102 lifts neutral wicker seating into a fresh palette.
  

So you see, asymmetric rugs and shaped carpets do more than cover your floors. They elevate the design and mood of any room you desire. And we’ve got the most exquisite new collection of these in our bespoke range of Pret Rugs. 

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