8x10 Geometric Area Rugs

Area rugs are one of the easiest ways to tie a room together, but there are so many different styles, sizes, and colors to choose from that it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what kind of rug you need as a finishing touch to your living space. One of the best rug options that can suit many rooms is an 8x10 geometric area rug.

What is a geometric area rug?

The term 'geometric' refers to the pattern on a specific type of area rug. While some rugs can have floral patterns, animal prints, or logos, a geometric pattern is any pattern that consists of repeating shapes.

How do you place an 8x10 rug in a living room?

The first step is to measure your living room and choose a rug accordingly. If you pick a rug that is too big it can make the room it's in feel smaller, but too small and it won't have any effect at all. Placing the rug in different places within the living room can also allow different living spaces to be created by breaking up a large, usually rectangular room into smaller pieces that can be designated in any way you choose.

Things to consider when picking out a rug

It is important to have as many specifics as you can be hammered out before you put all that money into a rug. Look at color options, taking into consideration any patterns or shapes you'd like to see incorporated. Think about the different types of materials available. Will any part of the rug be obscured by other objects like television stands, coffee tables, or end tables? How busy is the area where the rug will live? If there is a lot of foot traffic you'd need to make sure the rug material could live up to that.

How thick should my area rug be?

Rug thickness or 'pile' can be measured in low, medium, or high levels with low being less than a quarter of an inch, medium up to half an inch, and high being anything over half. The thicker an area rug is, the softer and squishier it'll feel underfoot. This can be a good thing, but you should also keep in mind that a heavy traffic area will require more cleaning and vacuums can often have issues getting down deep into a thick pile. For a busy household, it might be preferable to go with a low to medium pile rug that can be vacuumed and cleaned regularly. If you live alone or have no kids or pets, consider a high pile. Your feet with thank you. Armed with this new knowledge it should be easy as pie to select the perfect rug for you and your family to enjoy. Pick out a new geometric area rug today to bring the family closer within your cozy, styled living room.