Pigweed Ivory Traditional Washable Rug

Flowers and vines spread all over the field, so the design never has an awkward empty spot. A matching border frames the edge and gives the rug a finished, settled look, the way a picture frame finishes a painting. From a chair across the room it reads as a soft grey-and-cream haze.

Step closer and the small details come into view. This design fits into the rooms you use every day In a living room it sits under a coffee table and ties the sofa and chairs into one group. In a bedroom it warms the floor at the foot of the bed, so your feet land on something soft in the morning.

In a dining room it sits under the table and chairs and keeps the space calm during a long meal. By the front door it greets people in the entryway and takes the first steps off the street. In a hallway it runs the length of the floor and softens the sound of quick trips back and forth.

In a home office it slides under a desk and chair. In a kids' room it gives a clean, soft place to sit and build things. Because it works outdoors too, it is just as happy on a covered porch, a balcony or a sunroom. Choosing a size is simple when you picture how the rug will sit

A long narrow runner suits a hallway, a kitchen galley or the side of a bed where you need a soft strip to step onto. Two runners, one on each side of a bed, give a matched look in a guest room. A larger rectangle belongs in a main living space, where the front legs of the sofa and chairs can rest on it and pull the seating together.

Under a dining set, pick a rectangle wide enough that chairs stay on the rug when people push back to stand. A smaller rectangle works beautifully by a door, beside a reading chair or at the end of a bed. 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 fine work stays readable

Thin charcoal stems, small petal shapes and the layered lines of the border all stay sharp instead of blurring together. The ivory stays clean and bright, the dove grey stays soft, and the charcoal stays deep, so the contrast that makes this design work is still there. The pile is low, 6mm or about a quarter of an inch, so the surface stays flat and even.

Nothing sinks or bunches, and the flowers lie smooth from one end to the other. Cleaning is where this rug earns its keep It is machine washable, so when it needs a proper refresh you can wash it and put it back down. Day to day it is easy to clean.

A fresh spill can be wiped up or spot cleaned on the spot, which matters under a dining table and in a hallway. Just as importantly, it does not shed and it does not fuzz. You will not find loose fibres along the baseboards or grey dust on the floor after you move it.

Your vacuum stays cleaner and so does the rest of the room. Living with Pigweed is easy The non-slip backing helps it stay put, so it does not slide when you walk across it or skid when a child runs past. The low 6mm pile is thin enough for most doors to swing over it, which makes it a good choice for entryways, bathrooms and busy rooms where a door is always moving.

The surface is soft to sit on and to walk on barefoot. The edge is finished with a durable overlock, a clean bound edge with no fringe to catch a toe or tempt a puppy. It is a sensible, friendly rug for homes with pets and children.