Florbette Traditional Geometric Rug - Cream

Florbette is a cream geometric rug: a large diamond medallion holds the centre, smaller stepped diamonds in terracotta, mustard and sage gather around it, and a charcoal zigzag border frames the design a little in from the bound edges. The cream ground keeps those warm, earthy colours light rather than heavy, so the pattern feels lively without crowding a room. The pile is 100% polypropylene, a hard-wearing synthetic fibre that needs little upkeep, with a backing of latex, jute and polyester. We offer it in four sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.

Because the design centres on one medallion, it looks best where most of the rug stays in view. The 80 by 150cm size suits a spot beside a bed or in front of an armchair, and 120 by 170cm sits neatly beneath a coffee table in a smaller sitting room. At 160 by 230cm there is room for the front feet of a sofa and chairs to rest on the rug, which draws a seating area together, while 200 by 290cm can take a dining table and its chairs or ground a larger living room. It sits happily on wooden floors.

The pile stands 1.2cm high and the rug is 2cm thick in all, so before you order, check the gap beneath any door that will need to open across it. The maker advises blotting spills straight away with a clean, dry cloth or sponge, keeping harsh chemicals away from the fibres and leaving heavy stains to a professional cleaner. The maker also recommends an underlay on every kind of floor: it helps keep the rug in place, adds cushioning underfoot and helps it wear well. Before settling on a size, mark the area with masking tape and see how it sits with your furniture.

How should I vacuum the Florbette rug?

Switch off the beater bar if your vacuum allows it, or raise the head to its highest pile setting, and turn the suction down to low if you can. Run the vacuum along the full length of the rug, then turn the rug and repeat, rather than dragging the head back and forth.

Can the Florbette rug go in the washing machine?

No, this is not a machine washable rug. Treat spills on the spot by blotting, and for heavy stains the maker recommends a professional clean rather than any attempt at washing the whole rug at home.

Will the smallest size work in a hallway?

The 80 by 150cm rug can sit in a wider hallway or just inside an entrance, giving a patterned welcome on a hard floor. It is a small rectangle rather than a runner, so it suits a hall with enough space to show its full width.

Which colours does the pattern bring into a room?

Alongside the cream ground there is terracotta, mustard, a soft sage green and a charcoal border, so the rug picks up rust, ochre or olive cushions and throws, and the charcoal ties it to darker wood or metal furniture.