Looking for a way to break out of the grid and introduce some curves into your space? Round rugs can work well in small spaces, since they expand beyond the hard edges of furniture and define "pools" of space rather than the rectangular zones created with a traditional rug. We've gathered a few examples of round rugs at work.

FIRST ROW
• 1 Round rocker rug: Rachel's Repurposed Mid-Century Place
• 2 Round coffee table rug: Zia Natural Shag Rug from Crate & Barrel
• 3 Round dining table rug: Braided Rug from West Elm
• 4 Round sofa rug: West Loop Modern's Balanced Space
• 5 Round kitchen rugs: Teresa's Goldberg on the Gold Coast

SECOND ROW
• 6 Round reading nook rug: Wendi's Pioneer Modern
• 7 Round rocker rug: Cozy Living Room from Perscentrum Wonen
• 8 Round ottoman rug: Lana's Coffee Capital Digs
• 9 Round hallway rugs: Paula and Brian's Cambridge Condo Rehab
• 10 Half-circle rugs: Design Glut's Bushwick Workspace from NY Magazine

Photos: Rachel, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, West Loop Modern, Evan Thomas, Amy Crilly, Perscentrum Wonen, Lana, Kyle Freeman, Dean Kaufman / New York Magazine