Nolmenne Plain Long Pile Plush Rug - Silver

Nolmenne in silver is a long pile plush rug with a deep, glossy surface that catches the light. The colour is a cool, pale silver with lighter and greyer strands running through it, and the pile falls in loose, soft swirls. There is no pattern; all the interest comes from the texture and gleam of the pile itself. It is tufted from 100% polyester, a synthetic fibre that gives the long strands their soft sheen. We offer it in four sizes: 60 by 120cm, 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.

The maker intends this rug for living rooms and bedrooms, where a deep pile earns its place. The 60 by 120cm is the one to lay beside a bed, so your first step in the morning lands on something warm. The 80 by 150cm sits well at the foot of a bed or in front of a favourite armchair. In the living room, the 120 by 170cm fills the space in front of a sofa with a coffee table on it, while the 160 by 230cm is large enough to run under the front feet of a sofa and chairs, drawing the whole seating area together.

It is a tufted rug and 5cm thick, so it has real depth underfoot; check the gap under any door that will swing over it before you choose a spot. The maker's care is dry and simple: vacuum it regularly using a floor tool attachment, use a dry shampoo if needed, and send it to a specialist cleaner for anything more. Keep it away from the wet, so it belongs indoors in a dry room. When it arrives, roll it the opposite way and leave it flat for 24 hours to settle. On a smooth floor such as wood or tile, an underlay helps keep it in place.

How do I work out which size will fit my room?

Measure the space with your furniture where it will stay, then mark the rug's outline on the floor with masking tape and live with it for a day. In most rooms a strip of bare floor showing around the rug looks better than a rug that runs right up to the skirting.

How do I keep the long pile looking full?

The maker suggests brushing it gently and giving the rug a shake from time to time, which lifts the strands and brings back the pile where feet or furniture have flattened it.

Can it go in a hallway or by the back door?

We would keep it to the living room or bedroom, which are the rooms the maker names. There is no runner size for a narrow hallway, and a deep pile near an outside door would collect grit from shoes.

Is the colour closer to silver or grey?

It is a pale, cool silver with a light grey tone through it, rather than a warm beige or a mid grey. The glossy strands give it a gentle shine, so it looks a touch lighter where the light catches it.