Description
Velmette is a plain shaggy rug in ochre, a warm golden yellow with a hint of mustard that reads as one even colour across the whole surface. With no pattern, it brings colour to a room quietly. The pile is deep and soft, and close up you can see dense little tufts with finer, glossy strands running between them, which gives the surface a gentle sheen. The yarn is 100% polyester and the rug is hand tufted, and it is sold in 90 by 150cm, 110 by 160cm, 140 by 200cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.
The maker designed this rug for living rooms and bedrooms, the two rooms where a soft surface underfoot counts most. The 90 by 150cm and 110 by 160cm sizes sit neatly beside a bed, so your first step of the morning lands on warm pile rather than a cold floor. The 140 by 200cm and 160 by 230cm sizes suit the space in front of a sofa, with room for the front legs of the seating to rest on the rug and draw the arrangement together. The 200 by 290cm is the size for a larger living room, where it can anchor a full seating group. Each gives you a warm, plain base for the room.
This hand tufted rug is 3cm thick, so check the gap under any door that opens across it. When it first arrives, reverse-roll it and then leave it for 24 hours lying flat so it settles after unpacking. Day to day, vacuum it regularly, and if a mark appears a dry shampoo is the maker's recommended treatment; for anything more serious, use a specialist cleaner. Before you order, measure your space and mark the outline with masking tape to see how each size sits, and on a smooth floor an underlay helps keep a rug in place.
Specification
| Design |
Velmette |
| Colour |
Ochre |
| Sizes |
90 x 150cm, 110 x 160cm, 140 x 200cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 290cm |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Construction |
Hand tufted |
| Pile |
Shaggy |
| 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
Which size of Velmette rug works under a double bed?
We suggest 160 by 230cm or 200 by 290cm, laid across the lower part of the bed so soft pile shows on either side. Measure your bed and the floor around it first.
How do I refresh the pile if it starts to look flattened?
Brush it gently, or vacuum it with the floor tool attachment, then give the rug a good shake to lift the pile and keep it looking full and even.
Why is this rug made from polyester?
The maker chose 100% polyester so the rug holds up well to everyday use in a living room or bedroom while staying soft and comfortable underfoot.
Can I put this rug in a bathroom or kitchen?
No. It is meant for dry rooms indoors and the care advice is to keep it dry, so it belongs in a living room or bedroom.
What colours go well with ochre?
Ochre is a warm, earthy yellow, so it sits happily alongside greys, creams, soft whites and natural wood, and it lifts a neutral scheme without needing any pattern.