Fescue Olive Traditional Washable Rug

The single-color overdyed look keeps the pattern quiet and even, so the detail reads like an old treasure that has been loved for years. From a few steps back you see one rich, glowing field of color. Stand over it and the small leaves, vines and scrollwork come into focus.

It warms up white walls, sits happily with wood and leather, and gives a plain room a center. In the living room, a rectangle sits under the coffee table and pulls the sofa and chairs into one group In the bedroom, lay it at the foot of the bed so your feet land on something soft, or run a long narrow piece down one side of the mattress. In the dining room, a larger rectangle goes under the table so chairs stay on the rug when they slide back.

A runner is made for a long hallway, a galley kitchen, or the strip of floor in front of the sink. By the front door it catches the traffic of a busy entryway. In a home office it softens the space under a desk.

In a kids' room it gives a warm spot for blocks and books. Because it works outdoors too, it also suits a covered porch, a sunroom or a balcony seating nook. Choosing a size is simple Measure your floor first, then pick from the sizes listed.

A long narrow runner suits a hallway, a kitchen aisle or the side of a bed, and it makes a narrow space feel longer and more finished. A mid-size rectangle works under a coffee table, with the front legs of the sofa resting on the edge to tie the seating together. A larger rectangle can hold a whole dining set, with room for the chairs.

A smaller rectangle is the easy choice just inside a door or beside a reading chair. The pattern is printed with a high-quality digital process, so the color comes out rich and the fine lines stay sharp The wine field stays deep and the olive and bone details keep their crisp edges, right down to the smallest curl of a vine. The pile is 6mm, about a quarter inch, so the surface is smooth and flat and the design stays clear instead of sinking into fuzz.

Underfoot it feels even and easy to walk on, with no bulk at the edges to trip over. Cleaning is the easy part The rug is machine washable, so a rug from a busy hallway or a kids' room can go in the wash and come back fresh. Day to day, most messes wipe up.

Catch a fresh spill with a cloth, or spot clean a small mark with mild soap and water. It does not shed and it does not fuzz, so you will not find loose fibres along the baseboards or a gray haze of dust on the floor after you move it. Vacuuming is quick because there is no deep pile to fight. Living with Fescue is calm

The non-slip backing helps it stay put, so it does not creep across tile or wood when someone hurries past. The low 6mm pile is thin enough for a door to swing over it, which makes it a good fit for entryways, bathroom doorways and busy rooms. The surface is soft, so it is pleasant on bare feet and on knees at play.

The edge is finished with a durable overlock, a clean bound edge with no fringe to snag or unravel. Add it all up and you get a rug that suits homes with pets and children, indoors and out.