A family kitchen with a table in the middle gets a softer floor from the Holly in cream and brown. Its high-low effect shapes the pattern out of raised and lower areas, so the two colours read as texture rather than print.

This low pile rug lies flat in front of the units, which makes it a practical kitchen rug and one of jaloom's Kitchen Rugs. It fits under a dining table, in front of the sofa in a living room or by a bed just as well. Heated floors are fine.

Microfibre polyester makes up 100% of the pile, woven by hand in India on a cotton backing. Being handmade, the Holly can differ slightly from its stated size. It belongs to our Synthetic Fibre Rugs. On smooth floors, put an underlay beneath it.

Nurseries and playrooms suit it too, and among kids rugs the cream and brown is a calm choice. The size guide helps you pick a Holly that leaves the door free.

A vacuum with a brush head is fine on the short pile, and a slightly smaller anti-slip mat keeps the Holly flat, as our page on how to clean your rug explains. Liquids don't sink in at once, which gives you a moment to react. Blot first, then let it dry.