Description
The Tolmarne is a traditional floral rug in blue and white, built around a large central medallion of flowers and scrolling leaves. The pattern is distressed on purpose, giving a textured look in which the royal blue fades in places into soft grey and off-white, much as an old, well-loved rug would. The maker uses a chenille yarn that is soft to the touch yet hard wearing, and the fibre is 100% polyester. We offer it in two sizes: 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.
The maker designed this rug for busy homes, the kind where a spilt drink or a muddy footprint is only a matter of time, and names the kitchen and the hallway as its rooms. The 120 by 170cm size suits a wider hall or the open floor in front of a cooker, putting colour where feet pass most often. The 160 by 230cm size is the one to choose under a kitchen table, where you want the chairs to stay on the rug as people take their seats. Because it goes in the machine at 30°C, you can lay a light-toned rug in a room that sees real daily use and still keep it looking fresh.
For care, the maker says it is machine washable at 30°C and asks that you do not use bleach. At 2mm thick it lies low on the floor, which matters in a hallway where a door has to open across it, so check the gap under your door before you order. On a smooth floor such as tile or laminate, an underlay helps keep a rug in place. Measure your space and mark the outline of each size with masking tape, so you can see how much floor it covers and choose the right one with confidence.
Specification
| Design |
Tolmarne |
| Colour |
Blue & White |
| Sizes |
120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Thickness |
2mm |
| Care |
Machine washable at 30°C; Do not use bleach |
| Warnings |
Keep away from children under 36 months as fibres may shed. |
| Made In |
China |
Frequently Asked
Is the faded look a sign of wear?
No. The distressed, worn-in effect is part of the design from new, so the rug arrives looking gently aged on purpose rather than tired.
Can I wash it on a hotter cycle to shift a stubborn mark?
We would keep to the maker's care, which is a machine wash at 30°C with no bleach, rather than turning the temperature up for a tough mark.
Will it suit a period home as well as a modern one?
Yes. The maker sees it working equally well in a modern kitchen and in an older, more traditional hallway, and the blue and white palette sits comfortably in either setting.
Which colours go well with this rug?
The royal blue, off-white and soft grey tones sit happily beside white cabinets, grey worktops, pale wood floors and navy or denim textiles, so it is easy to tie into a room.