Catmint Rose Traditional Washable Rug

The flowers repeat all over, so the pattern looks full and calm from every side of the room. Step back and you see one soft wash of rose and cream. Come closer and you see each petal, stem and small bud.

It is a traditional look that feels gentle rather than heavy, so it sits happily with old wooden furniture, painted walls, linen sofas and modern pieces alike. In the living room, put it under the coffee table so the border shows around the edges and the seating feels pulled together In the bedroom, lay it at the foot of the bed or along one side, so your feet land on something soft each morning. In the dining room, a larger rectangle sits under the whole table and chairs, and the all over floral pattern keeps crumbs and chair marks from standing out.

By the front door, it greets people with colour the moment they walk in. Down a long hallway, a runner draws the eye forward and quiets footsteps. In a home office it softens the space under a desk chair.

In a kids' room it gives them a warm spot to sit and play. It also works on a covered porch or in a sunroom, because this rug is happy indoors and outdoors. Choosing a size is simple once you picture the space A long narrow runner suits a hallway, a kitchen galley, the space beside a bed or the strip in front of a sink.

A larger rectangle works best when it reaches under the front legs of your sofa and chairs, because that makes the room feel joined up instead of floating. Under a dining table, look for a size that still holds the chairs when they are pulled out. A smaller rectangle is perfect by a door, at a bedside or in front of a reading chair.

Measure your floor first, then pick from the sizes listed here. The pattern is printed with a high-quality digital print, and that is why the detail stays so clean Fine leaf veins, thin border lines and the soft shading inside each rose all hold their shape instead of blurring. The rose madder reads rich and warm, and the cream stays bright and open, so the two colours keep a clear contrast across the floor.

The pile is 6mm, about a quarter of an inch, so the surface is flat and even. There is no deep shag to flatten or trap grit, and the print looks sharp from standing height and from the sofa. Cleaning is the easy part The rug is machine washable, so when it needs a full refresh you wash it and lay it back down.

Wipe a fresh spill right away with a damp cloth, or spot clean a small mark with mild soap and water. Muddy paw prints, dropped food and sticky fingers all come out. It does not shed and it does not fuzz, so you will not find little fibres collecting along the skirting boards or on your socks.

It leaves no dust on the floor, which is a relief in a bedroom or a kids' room. Vacuum it, shake it out or take it outside and hose the dirt off. Day to day, it simply stays put The non-slip backing grips the floor, so the rug does not slide or creep when someone runs across it.

The low 6mm pile is thin enough for a door to swing over the top, which makes it a good choice for entryways, bathrooms, doorways and busy rooms. The surface is ultra soft, so bare feet and small knees are comfortable on it. The edge is finished with a durable overlock, a clean bound edge with no fringe to catch a vacuum or a toe.

It is a pet and kid friendly rug, so you can enjoy the flowers without worrying about the traffic.