Marlo Grey Abstract Pearl Velvet Rug

Marlo lays a weathered abstract across the floor in tonal greys. Off-white and pale silver hold the centre, deepening through mid-grey to charcoal as the pattern reaches the edges, so the rug reads as eroded plaster or poured concrete rather than as a conventional motif. It settles under furniture instead of competing with it, which is what makes it work in a room that is already doing quite enough on its own.

The face is a pearl-velvet plush at 1,200 gsm, dense enough to feel substantial underfoot while sitting low and flat to the floor, so doors clear it and chair legs pass over it without catching. Beneath, a polypropylene backing grips boards, tile or concrete and keeps the rug where it is put. It is machine washable, stain resistant and non-shedding, which counts in a room in daily use.

Because it is a non-woven textile rather than a heavy woven pile, it folds and lifts easily, which matters rather more in a working living room than it does in a showroom. It suits a living room, bedroom, home office or a landing. Wash it in a domestic machine on a cool, gentle cycle, skip the tumble dryer, and lay it flat to dry so the backing keeps its shape.

• Face: Pearl-velvet plush at 1,200 gsm
• Palette: Off-white and pale silver through mid-grey to charcoal
• Backing: Polypropylene non-slip
• Construction: Non-woven, lightweight and foldable
• Performance: Stain resistant and non-shedding
• Care: Machine washable, cool gentle cycle, dry flat