A dining room with white walls gains warmth from the red Anil, whose worn vintage pattern softens the strong colour. Chairs and table seem to settle on it.

Woven in Turkey, the red Anil

Jacquard machines weave the Anil, so its lines come out precise and the pattern stays even from end to end. Underneath the 100% polypropylene pile lies a jute backing. That puts it with our synthetic fibre rugs, and the faded design matches the style of vintage rugs.

The Anil under a dining table

Choose it large enough that the chairs still stand on the red surface when they are pulled back. Our sizing tips show how much to add around the table. Being a low pile rug, it also suits a kitchen, a kids' room or the space in front of a sofa, and you can see it among our living room rugs. Floors with underfloor heating suit it.

Spills and heat on the red Anil

Polypropylene holds a spill on the surface for a while, so blot it calmly. Then dab the spot with water and mild soap, following our cleaning advice, and finish with plain water. Hot pans and irons are the one thing to keep off the red pile.