Gaylussite Olive Traditional Washable Rug

The traditional Oriental style pattern builds out from a central medallion, with scrolling vines, small blossoms and a fine border that frames the whole rug. Step back and the design reads as one calm piece of art under your feet. Step closer and you see the little details in the field.

The olive and taupe tones work with wood floors, white walls, leather, linen and rattan, so the rug fits a room you already love instead of asking you to change it. In the living room, put it under the coffee table so the medallion shows in the open space between your seats In the bedroom, lay it at the foot of the bed for a soft place to stand each morning. Under a dining table, the busy pattern is kind to crumbs and the low pile lets chairs slide in and out with no fight.

By the front door, it catches the first steps in from outside. Down a long hallway, the border leads the eye from one end to the other. In a home office, it warms the floor under a desk and quiets the room.

In a kids' room, it gives a soft spot for blocks and books. On a covered porch or in a sunroom it works just as well, 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 galley kitchen, a mudroom or the side of a bed, where you want a soft path and nothing more.

A larger rectangle is the one that pulls a room together. Set the front legs of your sofa and chairs on it so the seating feels like one group. In a dining room, pick a rectangle big enough that chairs stay on the rug when people push back from the table.

A smaller rectangle is perfect just inside a door or in front of a sink. Measure your space, then choose from the sizes listed here. The pattern is put down with a high-quality digital print, so the colour is sharp and rich Thin vine lines stay thin.

The cream stays clean and bright next to the olive, and the taupe keeps its depth. Small flowers and the fine border keep their crisp shape instead of blurring into the field. The pile is a low 6mm, about a quarter of an inch, so the surface stays flat and even and the whole design is easy to see from across the room.

Underfoot it feels smooth and soft, more like a fine woven piece than a thick shag. Cleaning is the easy part This rug is machine washable, so when it needs a real refresh you wash it and put it back down. Day to day it is simple to clean.

Wipe a fresh spill right away with a damp cloth, or spot clean a small mark and move on with your day. It does not shed and it does not fuzz. That means no dust and no loose fibres left on your floor, no grey fluff along the baseboards and no bits stuck to socks or paws.

A quick vacuum or a shake outside keeps it looking fresh. Living with it is comfortable and calm The non-slip backing helps the rug stay where you put it, so it does not slide or bunch when someone walks across it in a hurry. The 6mm low pile is thin enough for a door to swing over it, which makes it a good choice for entryways, bathrooms, closets and other busy spots.

The surface is soft, so it is pleasant to sit on and stand on in bare feet. A durable overlocked edge binds all four sides and keeps the rug neat, with no fringe to catch a toe or a vacuum. It is pet and kid friendly, which makes it easy to relax about muddy paws, spilled milk and everyday life.