Soho Loop Pile Geometric Striped Rug - Ivory

Soho is an ivory geometric rug with a quiet, tonal pattern of offset blocks. Rows of rectangles step across the surface, each one set slightly out of line with its neighbour, and the ivory shifts towards cream where the texture changes. That change comes from two heights of pile: taller tufted blocks sit beside lower loop pile, so the design is built into the surface rather than printed onto it. The fibre is 100% polyester, which the maker picked to keep it soft underfoot. It comes in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.

Because the pattern is tonal, Soho suits a pale living room, bedroom, study or dining room where you want texture without a busy floor. The 120 by 170cm size works in front of an armchair, beside a bed or under a coffee table. The 160 by 230cm fits well under the front legs of a sofa, framing a seating area without covering the whole floor. The 200 by 290cm is the size to consider beneath a dining table and its chairs, or under a bed so the rug shows on either side. The ivory lifts a darker floor, and the raised blocks catch the light as it moves through the day.

The rug is tufted and 1.6cm thick, so check the gap beneath any door that will swing over it before you settle on a spot. The maker's care is brief: spot clean only, keep it dry and off damp surfaces, lay it flat out of direct sunlight and never fold it. If a strand works loose, trim it level with the pile using scissors rather than pulling it. On a smooth floor, an underlay helps keep a rug in place, and marking out the size with masking tape before ordering is a simple way to be sure it fits.

Does the pattern feel raised underfoot?

Yes. The taller tufted blocks sit proud of the lower loops, so you feel the pattern as a gentle change in texture as you walk across it, not only see it.

Is an ivory rug practical for a busy home?

It is a pale rug, and the maker's care is spot cleaning only, so it is happiest in a room with lighter traffic, or with someone happy to deal with marks as they happen.

Can the Soho rug go in a kitchen or bathroom?

We would keep it out of both. The maker asks for the rug to be kept dry and away from damp or wet surfaces, so a dry living room, bedroom, study or dining room suits it far better.

Can I put the Soho rug in the washing machine?

No. The maker's care is spot clean only, so please never put it in a washing machine; treat a mark on the spot and leave the rest of the rug alone.

How should I store the rug when I move house?

Roll it rather than folding it, as the maker says never to fold this rug, and keep it somewhere dry. When it comes out again, lay it flat away from direct sunlight.