Description
The Clirbenne is a traditional rug in deep emerald green, covered from end to end in a floral design of cream blossoms, curling leaves and small flowers picked out in soft pink. The pattern grows outwards from a floral motif at the centre, so it looks rich from across the room and rewards a closer look when you stand on it. Its surface is chenille in 100% polyester, and it comes in two sizes: 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.
The maker names four rooms for this rug: the kitchen, the hallway, the dining room and the living room, all places in a home that take a lot of footfall. The 120 by 170cm size suits a wide hallway or entrance, a kitchen with space in front of the units, or the floor beside an armchair and side table. The 160 by 230cm size is the one for most living rooms, large enough to sit under a coffee table with the front feet of a sofa resting on it, or to go beneath a small dining table. What you gain is a traditional floral design in the busiest rooms of the house, where a delicate rug would usually be a worry.
The rug is machine washable at 30 degrees, so after a spill at the dining table or a mark by the back door, it can go straight in the wash. At 2mm thick it is a slim rug, which matters if it is to lie where a door opens across it: measure the gap under the door before you choose the spot. Before you order, mark out each size on the floor with masking tape to see which suits your room best, and on a smooth floor such as wood, tile or laminate, an underlay helps keep a rug in place.
Specification
| Design |
Clirbenne |
| Colour |
Emerald |
| Sizes |
120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Thickness |
2mm |
| Care |
Machine washable at 30°C; Do not use bleach |
| Warnings |
Keep away from children under 36 months as fibres may shed. |
| Made In |
China |
Frequently Asked
How does the chenille surface feel underfoot?
The maker describes the chenille as soft to the touch while still standing up to daily wear, and the fibre is 100% polyester, so you get a gentle feel in rooms that see heavy use.
Can I use bleach on a stubborn stain?
No. The maker's care is to machine wash the rug at 30 degrees and never to use bleach, so keep bleach well away from it, even on a small mark.
Does the floral border run around all four sides?
Yes. A broad floral border frames the whole rug, set between narrow decorative bands, so the centre field is enclosed on every side whichever way round you lay it.
Is this rug a good choice for a busy family home?
The maker designed this rug with busy households in mind, where spills are a fact of daily life, and because it is machine washable at 30 degrees, a dropped dinner need not mean a ruined rug.
Which colours go well with emerald green?
The rug carries cream and soft pink alongside its emerald ground, so cushions, throws or walls in those tones pick up the pattern nicely, as do other deep greens in the room.