Dresette Modern Low Pile Geometric Pure Wool Rug - Steel Blue

Dresette is a low pile rug in steel blue, a soft, slightly greyed blue. Its geometric pattern is tone on tone: fine grooves in the pile mark out a grid of squares crossed by half circles, so the design comes from light and shade rather than a second colour. The maker gives these shapes a textured, gently three dimensional look that adds quiet depth. It is 100% wool, with a close, dense pile between 6mm and 1cm high, and we offer it in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.

Wool is a warm fibre underfoot and it wears well, so it suits the rooms you use most. The 120 by 170cm size works beside a bed or in a smaller living room. The 160 by 230cm rug is the usual choice for a living room, large enough for the front legs of a sofa and chairs to rest on it. The 200 by 290cm size will sit under a dining table with space for the chairs around it. Because the colour and pattern are quiet, Dresette looks as much at home with modern furniture as with older, more traditional pieces.

Dresette has an overall thickness of 1.5cm, so if it will lie near an inward opening door, check the gap beneath the door is wide enough for it to clear. Care is simple: the maker advises spot cleaning only, vacuuming on a low suction setting without the beater bar, and no brushing or scrubbing. Keep it away from damp or wet floors, and never fold it. Expect some shedding while the rug is new, which is natural; if a strand works loose, trim it level with scissors rather than pulling it. Mark the size out on the floor with masking tape, and on a smooth floor such as wood or tile, an underlay helps keep the rug in place.

Which size suits a living room with a sofa and two armchairs?

For a sofa with an armchair either side, the 200 by 290cm size usually lets the front legs of every seat rest on the rug, while the 160 by 230cm suits a sofa on its own or a compact seating group. Measure your seating area first and choose the size that reaches each piece.

How does the wool pile feel underfoot?

It feels soft but firm rather than deep and plush, because the pile is low and closely packed. Wool also holds warmth well, so it is pleasant for bare feet on a cold morning, and chairs and tables stand steadily on a low pile.

Can I use a carpet shampoo or a steam cleaner on this rug?

No. The maker's care is spot cleaning only and keeping the rug dry, so shampoo machines, steam cleaners and soaking are all best avoided. Deal with a spill quickly on the spot it affects instead.

Can the rug go in a kitchen?

We would choose a living room, bedroom or dining room instead. The maker advises keeping this rug off damp or wet surfaces and cleaning it only by spot cleaning, so a kitchen with frequent splashes and spills is not a good match.

How should I move or store the rug?

Roll it rather than folding it, since the maker advises never folding this rug, and keep it somewhere dry while it is rolled so the wool stays in good condition.