Dark blue under a round oak table with white chairs looks calm and settled, and the ornaments of the Nain Diane Round soften that deep colour. Linen napkins and plain crockery suit it.

The dark blue Nain Diane Round at the dining table

A round rug follows the line of a round dining table, and the short pile keeps it low underfoot. Floors with underfloor heating suit it. Away from the table, it works in a lounge or a kids' room, and among our living room rugs it is one of the darker circles. Leave space for the chairs to slide back, which is easier to judge after choosing the right size with masking tape on the floor.

Fibres and weave of the dark blue circle

Its pile is 80% polypropylene and 20% polyester, with jute on the back. Jacquard machines in Turkey weave the ornaments, so every line stays precise. This blend puts it with our synthetic fibre rugs.

Brushing and vacuuming the dark blue circle

Should a chair flatten the pile, a few strokes with a brush lift it, and an underlay slightly smaller than the circle, as the care guide describes, stops it creeping on wooden floors. Regular vacuuming with the brush head switched on is fine for this short pile.