Step out of bed on a cold morning and your feet land in soft pile. That is a strong argument for the Silky in light grey, a round rug with a plush surface that invites you to stay barefoot for another coffee.

The circle shape softens a room full of straight lines. Beside an armchair or under a coffee table it makes a calm island, and the plain colour suits living room schemes with warm wood or white walls. At the side of the bed it works as a soft landing. Lay a circle of masking tape on the floor first and choose the diameter that reaches your feet as you get up.

Its 100% polyester microfibre pile is a synthetic fibre that takes up almost no moisture. This rug is hand-tufted in India: the yarn is punched into a woven base with a hand-held tufting tool, and the back is covered with fabric. The surface can look a shade lighter or darker depending on the light and the way the pile lies.

Children are likely to enjoy it. If you are choosing a rug for a bedroom or a play corner, this one is soft to sit on and fine over underfloor heating. The light grey circle suits a nursery or a bigger play area just as well as our other Kids Room Rugs.

Spills sit on the fibre for a while, so there is time to blot, and the shaggy pile only wants a little water. Our care guide suggests combing the light grey Silky with a wide-toothed comb so it doesn't mat. A soft brush worked against the pile lifts flattened spots back up.