Grey goes with nearly everything, from mustard cushions to navy bedding. The grey Kelim Chindi Uni keeps that colour plain, so it settles in wherever the rest of the room is already busy.

Flat and light, it is easy to carry from room to room or to lift for a shake. Set it in the living room where the front legs of the sofa and chairs rest on it. That way the seating reads as one. Bedrooms and kitchens suit it, and a kids' room gets a soft, washable rug that sits among our kids room rugs. Tape out the space and pick a size with our sizing tips.

Woven by hand in India from 100% cotton, this cotton rug has fringes at both ends. Like the rest of our cotton rugs, it suits underfloor heating, and its handwoven size can vary a little.

When it needs more than a shake, wash the grey one at 30 °C, alone in the drum, and let it dry flat away from the tumble dryer. Small marks come off with cold water and a mild cleaner, and our rug care tips stress letting the cotton dry right through. Between washes, clean it with a light vacuum and a shake.