Pyrola Green Traditional Washable Rug

Warm rust picks out the petals and the stems, so the design has depth without shouting. A matching floral border frames the whole rug and pulls the pattern together, the way a frame finishes a painting. In a bright room the celadon reads fresh and calm.

In a warmer room the rust comes forward and the rug feels cosy. It is a traditional look that sits happily with wood floors, painted walls, linen sofas and old furniture handed down through a family. In the living room, put it under the coffee table so the floral center shows and the border runs past the sofa In the bedroom, it softens the first step out of bed in the morning, either under the bed with the pattern showing on three sides or laid at the foot of the bed.

Under a dining table it holds the table and chairs together, and because the pile is low the chairs slide back without catching. In an entryway it greets people at the door. Down a hallway it makes a long, narrow walk feel finished.

In a home office it sits under the desk and chair and quiets the room. In a kids' room it gives a soft place to sit and play. On a covered porch or in a sunroom it works just as well, because this rug is made for indoors and outdoors. Choosing a size is simple once you picture the space

A long narrow runner is made for a hallway, a galley kitchen, a landing or the side of a bed, where you want a soft path and nothing more. A larger rectangle is the one to pick for a living room, and the easy rule is to get it under the front legs of the sofa and the chairs, so the seating feels like one group. For a dining room, the rectangle should be big enough that the chairs stay on the rug when people pull them out.

A smaller rectangle is right by a front door, beside a sink or at the foot of a bed. Measure the floor first, then choose from the sizes listed here. The pattern is put down with a high-quality digital print, so the colour is rich and the lines stay sharp The fine detail in the petals, the thin stems and the neat border hold their shape instead of blurring.

Celadon, ivory and rust stay clear and separate, which is what makes the floral look real rather than flat. The pile is 6mm, about a quarter of an inch, so the surface is smooth and even and the whole design stays easy to see from across the room. Underfoot it feels flat and soft, with no deep shag to flatten or track down. Cleaning is the easy part

The rug is machine washable, so a muddy week or a spill at dinner is not a problem. For a fresh spill, blot or wipe it up and spot clean the mark right away. When the whole rug needs a refresh, wash it and let it dry.

It does not shed and it does not fuzz, so you will not find loose fibres along the baseboards or a grey haze of dust on the floor after you vacuum. That matters most in bedrooms, in kids' rooms and anywhere someone in the house is sensitive to dust. Day to day, it simply stays put and stays comfortable The non-slip backing grips the floor so the rug does not slide when you walk across it or step onto it from the hall.

The 6mm pile is low enough for a door to swing over it, which is why it works at an entryway, a bathroom door or between two rooms. The surface is ultra soft, so bare feet, crawling babies and dogs all find it kind. The overlocked edge is bound all the way around and there is no fringe to catch a toe or a vacuum.

It is a rug built for real homes with pets and children in them.