Description
Velmette is a plain shaggy runner rug in Latte, a warm milky beige with lighter tones running through the pile, so the colour looks soft and gently varied rather than flat. With no pattern at all, it sits happily with almost any colour scheme and any style of floor. The shaggy pile is long, soft and generous underfoot, and the fibre is 100% polyester throughout. Each runner is hand tufted, and we sell it in a single size: a 67 by 200cm runner.
The maker designed this rug for living rooms and bedrooms, and the runner shape suits the long, narrow stretches of floor that both rooms tend to have. Lay it along the side of a bed so the first step of the morning is a soft one, or in front of a sofa where a full rug would be too big for the space. As a runner it also belongs in a hallway or on a landing, adding comfort and warmth to a route you walk many times a day. Latte is a calm, neutral shade, so the runner still suits the room when you change cushions, throws or wall colours.
The runner is 3cm thick, so before you order, check the clearance under any door that has to swing over it. That depth gives a soft, cushioned feel from one end to the other. The maker recommends regular vacuuming to keep the pile looking fresh. When it first arrives, roll it up the other way and let it lie flat for 24 hours so it settles. On a smooth floor such as wood or laminate, an underlay helps keep it in place.
Specification
| Design |
Velmette |
| Colour |
Latte |
| Size |
67 x 200cm Runner |
| 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
How should I vacuum a shaggy runner like this one?
Go gently with a floor tool attachment on your vacuum, or brush the pile by hand. A good shake now and then lifts the strands and keeps the runner looking full.
What should I do if I spill something on the runner?
The maker advises a dry shampoo where it needs cleaning, and a specialist cleaner when anything more is needed. Avoid soaking it, as the runner should be kept away from the wet.
Can this runner go in a bathroom or by the back door?
We would keep it out of both. The maker says the rug should stay away from the wet, so it belongs in dry rooms indoors such as a hallway, landing, bedroom or living room.
Why is this runner made from polyester?
The maker chose polyester so the runner wears well and stays comfortable underfoot, two things that matter on a route you cross many times a day.
Will this runner fit my hallway?
Measure your hallway first and compare it with the runner's size. A strip of bare floor showing along each side and at both ends usually looks more settled than a runner that touches the walls.