Description
Our Silmena high pile rug in Champagne is a plain rug with no pattern at all, so the colour and the texture do all the work. Champagne here is a soft taupe, a warm mix of beige and light brown, and the fibres carry a gentle sheen that brightens as the light moves across them. The high pile is soft and deep, with tips that fall in loose, tousled tufts. It is made from 100% polyester and comes in three rectangular sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.
A rug this deep belongs in rooms meant for bare feet and slow evenings, such as a living room or a bedroom. The 120 by 170cm size sits beside a bed or in front of an armchair, so the first step of the morning lands somewhere soft. The 160 by 230cm suits most living rooms, laid in front of a sofa where everyone's feet can reach it. The 200 by 290cm is large enough to run under a sofa and chairs together, which draws a seating area into one warm, quiet space. Because it is plain, it sits easily alongside patterned cushions, throws and curtains.
It is a deep rug, so check that any door clears the pile, and measure the floor so the size you choose leaves a border of floor showing. Vacuum it regularly with a floor tool attachment or brush it gently, shake it now and then to lift the pile, and use a dry shampoo if it needs a freshen. Keep it dry and away from damp, and send it to a specialist cleaner when it needs more. The maker advises keeping it away from children under 36 months. On a wooden or tiled floor, an underlay helps keep it in place. When it arrives, reverse roll it and lay it flat for 24 hours so it settles.
Specification
| Design |
Silmena |
| Colour |
Champagne |
| Sizes |
120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 290cm |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Pile Height |
8cm |
| Thickness |
3cm |
| Care |
Vacuum regularly; Brush gently or vacuum with a floor tool; Dry shampoo if needed; Specialist cleaning only; Keep dry; Reverse roll and lay flat for 24 hours when new |
| Warnings |
Keep away from children under 36 months as fibres may shed. |
| Made In |
China |
Frequently Asked
Is the Champagne colour closer to gold or to brown?
It reads as a warm taupe, a soft blend of beige and light brown rather than a yellow gold, so it sits comfortably with both warm and cool neutrals.
Will the sheen look the same from every angle?
Not quite, and that is part of the appeal: the fibres catch the light, so the rug looks lighter where light falls across it and deeper in tone where the pile lies in shadow.
Can I put this rug in a bathroom or a kitchen?
No. This is an indoor rug, and the maker's care asks for it to be kept away from the wet, so we would keep it in dry rooms such as a living room or a bedroom.
Can this rug go in the washing machine?
No, it is not machine washable. The maker's care is regular vacuuming, a dry shampoo when it needs freshening and a specialist cleaner for anything more.