Fronorne Modern Geometric Scalloped Rug - Ox Red & Terracotta

Our Fronorne is a high pile rug in ox red and terracotta, patterned with rows of overlapping scallops that give a geometric pattern a soft, rounded rhythm. Deep rust and paler terracotta panels sit beside cream and a flecked grey, and every scallop stands as its own raised, textured panel outlined by a fine dark line, so the design reads in depth as well as in colour. The yarn is 100% polyester, the pile is 3.5cm deep, and the rug comes in three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.

Those earth tones, lifted by cream and grey, bring a welcome glow to a living room, a bedroom or a study. The 80 by 150cm size suits the side of a bed or a reading nook by an armchair. The 120 by 170cm size fits in front of a sofa or under a coffee table, while the 160 by 230cm size is large enough for the front legs of a sofa and chairs to rest on it, drawing a seating area together. Whichever you choose, you gain a deep, textured layer underfoot and a pattern that gives a plain room real character.

The rug is 4cm thick in total, so check that any door opening across it will clear it before you settle on a spot. For care, the maker advises blotting spills at once with a clean, dry cloth or sponge, avoiding harsh chemicals and leaving heavy stains to a professional cleaner. When vacuuming, avoid the beater bar or set the head to its highest pile setting, use low power if your machine allows, and run the full length, then turn and repeat rather than dragging back and forth. The maker also recommends an underlay on every floor, which helps keep the rug in place, adds cushioning and helps it wear well.

How do I choose between the three sizes?

Mark the size you are considering on the floor with masking tape and leave it for a day or two. You will soon see whether it fills the space or leaves a comfortable border of floor showing around it.

Can this rug go in the washing machine?

No, this rug is not machine washable. Blot spills as they happen, and for heavy stains the maker recommends a professional cleaner.

Can I use this rug in a bathroom or conservatory?

We would keep it to dry rooms indoors, such as a living room, bedroom or study, because the maker does not describe it as made for damp or wet places.

Is the scallop pattern printed, or is it part of the pile?

The pattern sits in the pile itself rather than on the surface: the colours are in the yarn, and the scallops rise above the fine dark lines between them, giving a depth you can feel underfoot.

Is a polyester rug hard-wearing?

The maker describes this polyester rug as made to last. Vacuuming gently as advised and using an underlay, which the maker says improves durability, will help it keep its looks.