Deep red brings warmth to a room, and it suits dark wood, cream walls or a sofa in navy or mustard. With its faded vintage pattern, the red Living rug looks lived in from the first day.

Its pile is 85% polypropylene and 15% polyester, machine woven in Turkey on a backing of jute. Like other jaloom's synthetic fibre rugs, the fibre takes up hardly any moisture. The worn look comes from the design.

Placed in front of a sofa, the red rug pulls the seating together when at least the front feet of the sofa and armchairs stand on it. Plan for that with the size guide, which helps you choose from the several sizes. As one of our living room rugs it sits comfortably in a lounge, and it lies flat over underfloor heating.

Being a low pile rug, it works in the kitchen too,, under a dining table or in a kids' room.

Spills sink in slowly, so there is time to blot them up before they spread. Heat is the one thing this pile dislikes, so hot pans never go down on it, and our care guide lists what else suits synthetic fibre. Any leftover mark comes out with a damp cloth, a little mild soap and a final dab of clean water.