White squares on a white ground are easy to live with, and the Eddy checks do not shout. Because the pattern sits in the weave, this round rug looks calm beside a dark wood coffee table, a chunky knit throw or a pale linen bedspread.

Can the Eddy go in a bedroom or nursery?

Yes, and it is a good fit for both. It also suits a living room, where this white circle rug from our Synthetic Fibre Rugs softens the straight lines of sofa and shelving. Our Checked Rugs collection shows the same pattern in other shapes. The Eddy white has a long, shaggy pile, so bare feet and floor play are comfortable, and it works as a nursery rug beside a cot or reading corner. If you want a plain base for toys, white does that job well.

What is the white Eddy made of?

Polyester forms the whole pile, on a jute backing. Machine-woven in Turkey, the Eddy keeps its checks crisp and even from edge to edge. Polyester takes up hardly any moisture, and the rug is suitable for use over underfloor heating. The Eddy comes in beige and black as well, plus runner versions of each colour. Lay masking tape on the floor first and pick the diameter that suits the round white Eddy in your room.

Brushing up the round white Eddy

Spills sit on the fibre for a while, so there is time to blot them. Go easy with water afterwards and comb the shaggy pile so it doesn't mat, as our rug care tips suggest. White Eddy that has been flattened under a chair or a bed leg will lift again if you brush it against the pile. Vacuum without the rotating brush.