Description
Velmette is a plain shaggy runner rug in sage green, a soft, muted green with a grey cast that sits calmly beside wooden floors and painted walls. There is no pattern here, just one even colour across a thick, tousled pile that feels soft and springy with every step. The yarn is 100% polyester, which the maker picked to be hard-wearing and comfortable, and the rug is hand tufted, which gives the pile its full, generous body. It comes in one size: a 67 by 200cm runner.
The maker suggests it for living rooms and bedrooms, and a runner of this length suits both: lay it along the side of a bed so your first step of the morning lands somewhere warm, or in front of a sofa where a full-size rug would crowd the room. It belongs just as well in a hallway or on a landing, where a narrow strip of soft pile makes a cold floor far more pleasant to walk barefoot. The sage green is gentle enough for a restful bedroom yet still brings colour to a neutral scheme, and because it is plain, it sits happily next to patterned cushions and throws.
The rug is 3cm thick, which gives it that cushioned feel, so check that any door opening across the runner will clear it before you choose a spot. The maker's care is straightforward: vacuum regularly, brush it gently or go over it with the floor tool, and reach for a dry shampoo if it needs freshening. Keep it dry, and leave any deeper cleaning to the specialists. When it first arrives, reverse-roll it, then leave it lying flat for a full 24 hours and give it a shake to lift the pile. Measure the space before you order, and on a smooth floor an underlay helps keep the runner in place.
Specification
| Design |
Velmette |
| Colour |
Sage Green |
| 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
Will a 67 by 200cm runner fit my hallway?
Mark out 67 by 200cm on the floor with masking tape first. A strip of bare floor along each side makes the runner look deliberate rather than squeezed in, so you can judge the fit before ordering.
Is sage green more green or more grey?
It is a muted green with a clear grey undertone, so it reads softer than a true green and sits well with oak, cream, white and other natural colours.
How do I bring back a flattened shaggy pile?
Pick the runner up and give it a good shake, then brush the pile gently. The maker recommends shaking it now and then to lift the pile and keep it looking fresh.
Can I put this runner in a bathroom?
We would not, because the maker asks for it to be kept dry. It is meant for living rooms and bedrooms, and it also suits indoor spaces such as a hallway or landing where it will stay dry.
Can the Velmette runner go in the washing machine?
No, it is not machine washable. Between vacuums a dry shampoo freshens it, and anything more than that is a job for a specialist cleaner.