Light brown is the colour of dry straw and sandy beaches, so it sits easily next to oak, pale linen and white walls. This oval jute rug has a gentle pattern woven into it rather than a bold print, which keeps the colour calm and lets the natural fibre do the talking.

Where would the light brown Liam sit?

The rounded outline softens a room full of straight edges. Under a round or oval table it frames the chairs in a dining room, and in the kitchen it sits neatly beside the worktop, as long as it stays away from the sink and any splashes. For a lounge it is a good partner for a sofa with curved arms. Placed in a lounge, the Liam shows why oval rugs feel softer in front of a sofa than a rectangle. Placing it in a living room? Set a coffee table at the centre and let the edges reach out beyond it. Mark the space with masking tape before finding the right fit for the oval Liam.

Liam's jute, woven by hand

This Liam is 100% jute, backing included. It is woven by hand in India on a loom, which gives it a flat surface. Crumbs and pet hair tend to lift off easily, and the weave has the slightly rough, dry feel that jute is known for. That dry feel is typical of the jute collection, and the Liam also comes as a round version in the same light brown. It can lie over underfloor heating.

Spills and dust on the light brown Liam

If something spills, press kitchen roll onto it straight away so no ring is left behind, and scrape off anything that has dried before vacuuming it up, as our guide on how to clean your rug explains. Steam is a no. Switch the brush off on your vacuum and use a low setting so the flat weave stays smooth.