A toddler stacking blocks, a cup of tea on the floor beside you and a cream circle under it all. The round Holly gives a nursery or a lounge a soft little island.

Does the round Holly suit a nursery?

Yes. The microfibre is polyester spun very fine, so it feels soft under small hands and knees, and the cream keeps the room light. Among childrens rugs, a circle rug like this leaves the corners of the room free for toys. Its high-low pattern gives the short pile some texture. The pile is 100% polyester, woven by hand in India on a cotton backing, which means the size can vary slightly. It sits with our Synthetic Fibre Rugs.

Can the cream circle go under a round table?

It can. Under a round dining table, the circle echoes the shape of the top, and our advice on rug sizes helps you choose one where the chairs stay on it. In the lounge it lies beside an armchair among our Living Room Rugs. Heated floors are fine.

How do I keep the cream circle soft?

A brush-head vacuum is fine on the short pile, as our care guide confirms. Keep it away from heat such as an iron or a hot pan. Brush flat spots back up.