Description
Our Flivena rug is a low pile abstract rug in cream, with wandering cream bands laid over a soft beige ground. The maker took its cue from sand dunes, and you can see it in the way each band swells, narrows and curls across the surface. The cream bands stand slightly proud of the beige, so the design reads as texture as well as colour. The pile is a polypropylene and polyester mix, kept low, which gives a close, even surface rather than a deep, fluffy one. It comes in three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.
At 160 by 230cm the rug is large enough to sit under the front legs of a sofa and a coffee table in a living room, drawing the seating into one area. The 120 by 170cm size suits a smaller lounge or the space in front of an armchair, and the 80 by 150cm size works beside a bed, giving you something soft underfoot first thing in the morning. Cream and beige sit comfortably with warm wood floors, pale walls and bolder colours alike, so the rug quietens a busy room without fading into a calm one.
The pile is 8mm high and the rug is 1cm thick overall, a slim profile; before you settle on a spot, check the gap beneath any door that opens across the rug. For care, the maker advises vacuuming regularly and treating marks with a mild soap and a sponge. Keep bleach and harsh chemicals well away, since they can harm the rug's structure and finish, and store it indoors. On laminate, wood or tile, an underlay helps keep a rug in place. Before you order, mark the size out on the floor with masking tape to see how it sits with your furniture.
Specification
| Design |
Flivena |
| Colour |
Cream |
| Sizes |
80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm |
| Material |
Polypropylene & Polyester Mix |
| Pile Height |
8mm |
| Thickness |
1cm |
| Made In |
Turkey |
Frequently Asked
Which size should I choose for a double bed?
For a double bed, the 120 by 170cm size laid across the lower part of the bed gives you rug on both sides as you get up. The 80 by 150cm size suits one side of a bed or a single.
Will this rug work under a dining table?
The 160 by 230cm size is the one to consider. Measure your table, then allow room for the chairs to stay on the rug when they are pulled out, so their back legs do not catch the edge.
How are the edges of the rug finished?
All four sides have a narrow, neatly bound edge with no fringe, so the rug looks tidy and there are no tassels to tangle in a vacuum cleaner.
How does the underside of the rug look?
The underside is a fine woven backing in a pale tone, with a faint outline of the pattern showing through. An underlay between it and a smooth floor is still worth having.
Will the pattern feel too busy in a small room?
Not in our view. The cream and beige are close in tone, so the bands read as a gentle texture rather than a bold contrast, and the pattern stays calm even in a small bedroom or study.