Norbergite Ivory Washable Rug

Across it, slender branches stretch and bend, drawn in quiet sage green. Rose blossoms open along the stems, some full and some still closed. The branches wander, the way a real branch grows, so your eye travels across the whole floor.

From a few steps back the rug reads as calm and light. Up close you can see the brush marks in each petal and leaf. It is a chinoiserie style look, gentle and a little romantic, and it sits happily with white walls, wood furniture, linen sofas and painted cabinets. In the living room, lay it under the coffee table and let the branches spread out around your seating

In the bedroom, place it at the foot of the bed so the rose and sage pattern is the first thing you see in the morning. Under a dining table it keeps the room feeling soft while chairs slide in and out. In the entryway it greets people at the door and gives shoes a clear place to land.

Down a long hallway the branch pattern pulls the eye forward and makes the walk feel finished. In a home office it warms the floor under a desk and chair. In a kids' room it is soft to sit on for building and reading.

On a covered porch or in a sunroom it works just as well, because this rug is happy indoors and outdoors. Think about the shape of the space before you pick a size A long, narrow runner suits a hallway, a galley kitchen, or the side of a bed, where it gives you a soft strip to step onto. Two runners, one on each side of a bed, frame it neatly.

A larger rectangle belongs in a living room, where it should reach far enough to sit under the front legs of the sofa and tie the chairs and table together. Under a dining set, pick a rectangle wide enough that chairs stay on the rug when guests push them back. A smaller rectangle is right by a front door, a back door, or in front of a sink.

Measure your floor first, then choose from the sizes listed here. The design is printed with a high-quality digital print, so the colour comes out sharp and rich The sage greens stay clean against the ivory, and the rose petals keep their soft edges instead of blurring together. The pile is low, 6mm or about 0.24 inches, so the pattern lies flat and clear with nothing to blur the picture

Underfoot that low pile feels smooth and even, with no deep fibres to flatten or track down. The surface is ultra soft, so bare feet, crawling babies and dog paws all land on something kind. Seen from across the room the pattern looks calm and even; stand over it and you can see each brush stroke. Cleaning is simple, and that is the part people love most

The rug is machine washable, so when it needs a full refresh you can put it in the wash and start again. Day to day it is easy to clean. Wipe a fresh spill with a damp cloth, or spot clean a small mark, and carry on with your day.

Vacuum it the way you would any floor. Best of all, it does not shed and it does not fuzz. You will not find loose fibres along the baseboards or a grey haze of dust around the edges.

That means no fluff on dark trousers, no fibres in the dog's bed, and a clear floor in the rooms you walk through most. Living with it is easy too The non-slip backing helps the rug stay put, so it does not slide across tile or wood when you cross the room in a hurry. The 6mm pile is low enough for a door to swing over it, which makes it a good choice for an entryway, a bathroom doorway, a coat closet or a tight hallway.

The edge is finished with a durable overlock, a clean bound edge that holds its shape and will not catch a toe or a vacuum head. The soft surface makes it easy to sit on the floor for a game or a bedtime story. Together the low pile, the firm backing and the simple washing make this a rug that suits homes with pets and children in them.