Description
Our Fralbine is a marble effect rug, its pattern taken from natural marble. In the Earth colourway the ground is a cloudy mix of cream and beige, crossed by fine brown veins that fork and crackle across the whole rug, with patches of darker shading here and there. With no border to square against the walls, the abstract pattern sits happily at any angle in a room. It is a low pile rug, so the surface sits close and flat underfoot, and the pile is 100% polyester, a man-made fibre. You can choose from three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 200 by 290cm.
Because the colours are quiet neutrals, the rug settles into living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms without fighting the furniture or the walls. The 80 by 150cm size suits the side of a bed or the space in front of an armchair, where your feet land first. The 120 by 170cm size works under a coffee table, or beneath a reading chair and lamp in a cosy corner. The 200 by 290cm size is our pick for a generous living room, big enough for the front legs of a sofa and armchairs, or beneath a dining table and its chairs. You get the look of pale marble with the comfort of a rug.
At 9mm thick it is a slim rug, so before you buy, check the gap beneath any door that swings over the spot, allowing for an underlay too. The maker's care is brief: blot a spill straight away with a clean, dry sponge or cloth, keep harsh chemicals away from it, and leave heavy stains to a professional cleaner. The maker recommends an underlay beneath this rug on every floor, for extra cushioning and to help it last longer, and on a smooth floor an underlay also helps keep a rug in place.
Specification
| Design |
Fralbine |
| Colour |
Earth |
| Sizes |
80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 200 x 290cm |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Pile Height |
9mm |
| Thickness |
9mm |
| Made In |
Turkey |
Frequently Asked
How should I vacuum the Fralbine rug?
Set the vacuum to low power if it has variable settings, and either switch off the beater bar or raise it to the highest pile setting. Work along the full length of the rug, then turn and repeat the strokes, rather than dragging the head back and forth.
Can I put this rug in the washing machine?
No, this rug is not machine washable, so it should stay out of the washing machine; looking after it at home comes down to prompt blotting and careful vacuuming.
Will this rug suit a modern room?
Yes. The maker designed this rug with modern interiors in mind, and its pale, earthy marble look sits comfortably beside clean-lined furniture, plain walls and wooden or stone-coloured floors.
How do I work out which size fits my room?
Mark the outline of the size you are considering on the floor with masking tape and live with it for a day. In a living room, leave a band of bare floor showing around the rug, and under a dining table check that pulled-out chairs still rest on the rug.