Light grey brightens a room without feeling cold. The Ava in light grey sits well with white sofas, black metal frames and blue cushions.

Its pile is 100% viscose on cotton, woven by hand in India, so the final size can differ slightly. The short viscose pile has a soft sheen that makes the grey look lighter in daylight. Heated floors are no issue.

Within a living room, place it so that at least the front feet of the sofa and armchairs stand on it, and the seating becomes one group. This viscose rug also suits the dining room, which is why it belongs with our dining room rugs as well as jaloom's viscose rugs.

On smooth floors, lay an underlay underneath so it stays in place. The size guide explains how far it should reach beneath the sofa.

Avoid beating or brushing it. Water can leave rings or dull spots, so, as our cleaning advice puts it, stubborn stains go to a professional cleaner. Vacuum the light grey Ava on low suction and with the pile.