Lay the Bidjar Herati runner beside the bed and the bare floor stops looking like leftover space. A deep red like this one is a lively choice for a bedroom, and the classic Herati design gives it plenty to look at on a slow morning.

This wool rug is hand-knotted in India, with a 100% wool pile and a wool backing. Knotting by hand can leave small shifts in the shade of red, which is part of its charm. The pile also has a direction: seen from one end the colour looks a little lighter, from the other a little deeper.

The pattern follows the Persian rug tradition, and anyone who likes an oriental rug will recognise the repeating diamond and leaf forms. Its low pile lets the pattern read clearly. The wool is also fine over underfloor heating.

Long and slim, it is made for tight spaces. A pair works well either side of a bed, each one a deep red bedroom rug of its own, and a single runner can also suit a hallway. With wool in both pile and backing, the red runner feels like a traditional wool rug underfoot. The same design also comes in cream, and our sizing tips help you choose the right length.

New wool sheds a few loose fibres in the first weeks, which fades with regular vacuuming. Snip a thread that sticks up with scissors rather than pulling it, a tip from our guide on how to clean your rug. Dents left by furniture usually spring back once you dampen the spot lightly.