Grey is the easy choice in a room that already has wood, white walls and a few softer tones. This grey flatweave sits quietly under a table or a sofa, and its pattern gives the floor some life without shouting.

Does the grey rug really work indoors and out?

It does. Recycled PET goes into the 100% polyester pile, woven flat, so the surface is smooth and firm rather than fluffy. That makes it a sensible outdoor rug as well as a kitchen rug that sees plenty of footsteps. The yarn is recycled PET, it is woven by hand on a loom, and the backing is polyester too.

Where would I put it at home?

Rectangular, it suits the dining room under a table, the kitchen in front of the worktop, or the living room beside the sofa. For a living room where you want a calm colour, it is a good choice. If the sofa and armchairs have their front feet on it, the seating area reads as one group. It was woven by hand in India, and it is fine over underfloor heating. With the outline taped on the floor first, it is easier to find the right fit for the grey rug. Like other synthetic fibre rugs, this grey polyester takes up very little moisture, which matters in a busy kitchen.

What do I do when something spills on it?

Blot straight away with a clean cloth. Liquid sits on synthetic fibre for a while, so you are rarely in a rush. If a mark stays, work on it with water and one drop of mild washing-up liquid, then dab with clear water. Only heat is a problem here, so keep anything hot away from it. For everyday upkeep of the grey flatweave, our rug care tips suggest little more than a quick vacuum.