Marshmallow Slate Traditional Washable Rug

The gold catches the light and lifts the cooler slate, so the rug feels calm in the morning and warm in the evening. Small flowers and fine leaf work fill the field, which means the surface hides crumbs and daily footprints between cleans. It sits happily with white walls, wood floors, painted furniture, linen sofas and older pieces you already love. In the living room, place it under the coffee table so the border traces the seating area and everyone's feet land on something soft

In the bedroom, lay it at the foot of the bed or along one side, so your first step of the day is warm. Under a dining table it gives the chairs a quiet base, and the busy floral keeps light marks from standing out. By the front door it catches the first steps into your home, and down a long hallway it breaks up bare floor and softens footsteps.

In a home office it sits neatly under a desk and chair. In a kids' room it makes a good spot for building and reading on the floor. It also works outdoors, so a covered porch, a balcony or a sunroom can have the same flowers and the same slate and gold. 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 a landing, because it follows the walk you already take. A larger rectangle works when you want the rug to gather furniture: slide it under the front legs of the sofa so the chairs and the table all feel connected, or put it under a whole dining set so chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out. A smaller rectangle is the one for a doorway, a reading chair or the end of a bed.

Measure your floor first, then pick from the sizes listed on this page. The pattern is put down with a high-quality digital print, so the colour is rich and the edges of every petal stay sharp Thin stems, small leaves and the fine detail in the border all stay clean and readable instead of turning into a blur. The slate stays deep, the bone stays soft and the gold stays warm across the whole rug.

The pile is 6mm, about a quarter of an inch, so the pattern reads flat and clear, like a woven floor covering rather than a thick shag. Underfoot it is smooth and soft, with no bulk to trip on and no lump at the doorway. Cleaning is the easy part The rug is machine washable, so when it needs a full refresh it goes in the wash and comes back ready to use.

Day to day it is simple to clean: wipe a fresh spill straight away with a damp cloth, or spot clean a small mark where it happened. It does not shed and it does not fuzz, so you will not find loose fibres along the skirting or dust drifting across the floor after you move it. That means less sweeping around the edges and no fluff on dark trousers or on the dog. Living with it is quiet and easy

The non-slip backing keeps the rug where you put it, so it does not slide when children run in or a chair is pushed back. The low 6mm pile is thin enough for a door to swing over it, which makes it a good choice for an entryway, a bathroom doorway, a kitchen or any busy room. The surface is soft to sit on and kind on bare feet.

The bound overlocked edge keeps the sides neat and tidy through washing and vacuuming. Add it up and it suits real homes with pets and children, indoors and out.