Geometric Rugs

Yes, because the pattern is composed for the shape: on a round rug it is laid out from the center, and on a runner it becomes a rhythm down a hall. Expect the round and runner versions to differ slightly from the rectangle.

Living rooms, dining rooms, studies and hallways, rooms with clear furniture lines a grid can echo. In a small bedroom full of patterned bedding, choose a low-contrast pairing, like ivory with brown lines, or geometry carved in one color.

Better than solids, less well than florals: a mid-tone pairing in terracotta hides the most, while black and ivory shows lint and spills. The care guide covers the rest.