Velmette Plain Hand Tufted Shaggy Round Rug - Cream

Velmette is a plain shaggy round rug in a warm cream, one even colour with no pattern, and its pile is deep and soft, giving a little under bare feet with every step. The long strands have a loose, tousled look that adds texture without adding busyness, so the rug brings comfort to a room while staying calm to the eye. It is hand tufted, made of 100% polyester, and comes in a single size: a 133cm round.

The maker designed this rug for living rooms and bedrooms, and the round shape suits both. Beside a bed, it gives you somewhere warm to stand first thing in the morning; in a living room, it sits well in front of an armchair, marking out a quiet spot for reading. A circle also softens a room full of straight lines, breaking up a run of floorboards and square furniture. Because the cream is plain, it works with most schemes, from pale neutrals to deeper shades, and it sits happily alongside patterned cushions or throws. The maker chose polyester for durability as well as comfort, a good balance for a rug in daily use.

At 3cm thick, it is worth checking that any door opening across the rug will clear the pile before you choose its place. Care is all dry: the maker advises vacuuming regularly, brushing gently or using a floor tool attachment, and shaking the rug to lift the pile, with a dry shampoo if it needs freshening. Anything more should go to a specialist cleaner, and the rug should be kept dry. When it first arrives, reverse roll it and leave it lying flat for 24 hours so it settles. Before ordering, measure your space and mark out a 133cm circle with string or tape to see how it sits; on a smooth floor, an underlay helps keep a rug in place.

Is a 133cm round rug big enough for a living room?

It suits a smaller living room or one zone of a larger one, such as the space in front of an armchair or a reading spot. For a whole seating area, it works as a soft accent rather than a rug that holds all the furniture together.

Can this rug be machine washed?

No, this is not a machine washable rug. The maker's care is dry throughout, with vacuuming, gentle brushing and dry shampoo, and any deeper clean handled by a specialist cleaner.

Is it a good choice for a nursery?

The maker advises keeping this rug away from children under 36 months, so we would not choose it for a baby's nursery. It is better suited to a bedroom or living room for older members of the household.

Can I put this rug in a bathroom?

We would keep it out of the bathroom. The maker asks for the rug to stay away from the wet, so it belongs in dry rooms such as a bedroom or a living room.

Will the cream look white in my room?

It is a soft, warm cream rather than a bright white, and the deep pile adds gentle shading across the surface, so it sits comfortably with wood floors, beige and other warm neutrals.