Velmette Plain Hand Tufted Shaggy Rug - Rose

Our Velmette rug is a plain shaggy rug in a soft rose pink, one even shade across the whole surface with no pattern to compete with the rest of your room. The pile is deep and soft, so it feels thick and cushioned the moment you step onto it, and the fibre is 100% polyester, which the maker chose so the rug wears well and stays comfortable underfoot. It is hand tufted and comes in five sizes: 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 rooms where you want something warm and soft beneath bare feet. The 90 by 150cm and 110 by 160cm sizes sit neatly beside a bed, so your first steps in the morning land on deep pile rather than a cold floor. The 140 by 200cm suits the space in front of a sofa or a modest bedroom, while the 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm are generous enough to run under a sofa and coffee table, drawing a seating area together. Because the rose is a single plain shade, it brings a gentle touch of colour to a neutral scheme and sits alongside patterned cushions or curtains without clashing.

At 3cm thick, the rug sits higher than the floor around it, so check that any door opening across it clears that height before you settle on its spot. For everyday care, the maker advises regular vacuuming, or a gentle brush or a pass with the floor tool attachment of your vacuum, and a dry shampoo when it needs cleaning. Anything more serious should go to a specialist cleaner. Measure your space before you order, and on a smooth floor such as wood or tiles, lay an underlay beneath the rug to help keep it in place.

Which size suits a living room seating area?

Measure the whole seating area and choose a size that lets at least the front feet of your sofa and chairs rest on the rug, which usually points to 160 by 230cm or 200 by 290cm. Marking the outline on the floor with masking tape first shows you exactly how each size will sit in the room.

Will the rose shade look very bright?

No, it is a soft, muted rose pink rather than a vivid one. Like any plain colour, it reads a little warmer under lamplight in the evening and slightly cooler in daylight from a north facing window.

How do I lift pile that furniture has flattened?

The maker suggests giving the rug a shake to restore the pile, then a gentle brush or a pass with the floor tool attachment of your vacuum. Moving furniture a few centimetres now and then also stops the same spots being pressed down.

Can this rug go in a bathroom or kitchen?

We would not put it there. The maker asks that the rug be kept away from the wet, so any damp room is the wrong place for it. It is designed for living rooms and bedrooms, where it stays dry.

What should I do if the rug arrives creased?

That is normal for a rug that has been rolled for packing. Once unpacked, roll it the opposite way, then lay it flat for 24 hours so it can relax and settle before it looks its best.