Kettle Ivory Traditional Washable Rug

The pattern looks gently worn, like a rug a family has walked on for years. Across the floor the soft blues and reds settle a room down and make it feel finished. It works with white walls, wood furniture, leather, linen and plants, and it hides the small mess of daily life better than a plain floor ever will. In the living room, lay Kettle under the coffee table so the medallion sits in open view and the room has a warm center

In the bedroom, put it at the foot of the bed or along the side, so your feet land on something soft each morning. Under a dining table the faded pattern keeps crumbs and chair marks from standing out. By the front door it catches the grit from shoes and gives guests a warm welcome.

Down a long hallway the design carries the eye from one room to the next. In a home office it softens the sound under a desk chair. In a kids' room it gives a comfortable place to sit and play.

Because it works outdoors too, it is just as happy on a covered porch, a sunroom or a balcony seating spot. Choosing a size is simple A long narrow runner suits a hallway, a galley kitchen, a spot beside the bed, or the length in front of a sink or counter. A larger rectangle belongs in an open room, placed so at least the front legs of your sofa and chairs rest on it, which pulls the seating together.

Under a dining set, pick a rectangle wide enough that chairs stay on the rug when you pull them out. A smaller rectangle works beautifully by a door, at the foot of a bed, or under a reading chair. Measure your space first, then choose from the sizes listed here. The design is printed with high-quality digital printing, so the colour is rich and the detail stays sharp

The fine lines inside the medallion, the small borders and the soft faded edges all read clearly instead of blurring together. Indigo stays deep, madder red stays warm, and ivory stays clean and bright. The pile is a low 6mm, about a quarter of an inch, so the surface lies flat and smooth and the pattern is easy to see from across the room.

Underfoot it feels soft and even, with no bulk and nothing to trip on. Cleaning is the easy part Kettle is machine washable, so when it needs a proper refresh you can simply wash it and put it back down. Day to day it is very easy to clean.

Wipe a fresh spill right away or spot clean the area, and carry on with your day. It does not shed and it does not fuzz, so you will not find loose fibres gathering along the baseboards or clinging to your socks. It leaves no dust on the floor, which is welcome news in a bedroom, a nursery or any room where someone has allergies. Living with this rug is uncomplicated

The non-slip backing keeps it in place, so it stays put under running feet and does not slide when you step onto it. The low 6mm pile is thin enough for a door to swing over it, which makes it a smart choice for entryways, bathrooms, doorways and busy rooms. The surface is ultra soft, so it is pleasant to sit on and kind to bare feet.

The edge is finished with a durable overlock that holds its shape, and there is no fringe to catch a vacuum or a toe. Pets and children are welcome on it, and the faded indigo and madder pattern quietly forgives the marks of a busy household.