Holt Grey Modern Machine Made Rug

The effect is quiet and modern, the kind of floor that makes a sofa look settled and a room look finished. Walk in and the eye follows the lines, and the space feels wider and more restful. The colours are easy to live with Grey, cream, charcoal, ivory and light beige sit happily with white walls, wood floors, black metal frames and pale linen.

Put it under a coffee table in the living room, at the foot of the bed, along a hallway or just inside the front door. Because the shades are neutral, you can change cushions and paint colours over the years and this rug still works. It is machine woven on a power loom, so the bands stay straight and the surface stays even from edge to edge The 8 mm pile keeps a low, smooth profile that chairs and doors clear with ease.

Edges are finished with fringe, serging and folding for a neat, tidy border. A non-slip backing helps it stay put, so it suits a home where people come and go all day.