Pair the Cate in light brown with dark timber chairs or a linen sofa and the room settles quickly. This oval jute rug is woven flat, so a chair can be pulled out without catching, which helps in the kitchen and under a dining table. A small floral pattern runs across the surface. Cate also comes as a round version in beige if your space needs a different shape.

It is 100% jute on a jute back, woven by hand in India. Jute is a plant fibre that grows back and breaks down naturally, which is why it feels firmer and rougher than wool. It does well in the living room, the kitchen and the dining room, and underfloor heating is fine. The light brown Cate brings a floral pattern to natural jute rugs, and the flat weave keeps it practical by the worktop, which is where kitchen rugs get walked on most.

Jute does well with dry care, so vacuum with the brush switched off. Soak up spills at once with kitchen roll, and scrape off anything that has dried before vacuuming, as our rug care guide explains. For beating, hang the light brown Cate over a railing outside.