Anouk Beni Ouarain rug beige

Vacuum the rug regularly using a soft brush attachment on a low setting. Beige hides light dust and sand better than white, and wool naturally contains lanolin, which means dirt is less likely to be absorbed into the fibres. Blot food or drink stains away immediately with a damp cloth and a drop of pH-neutral wool detergent. Wool only absorbs liquid after a short while. A neutral pH leaves the protein structure of the wool intact. Do not use bleach, do not leave the rug to dry in the sun whilst wet, and leave any major cleaning to a professional wool cleaner.

Undyed wool may take on a slightly warmer tone over the years when exposed to direct sunlight. To keep the colour even, rotate the rug half a turn regularly.

Yes. Beige warms up a cool grey floor. Choose a beige rug with grey or black lines, so that the colours of the floor and the rug complement each other.

Usually not: the colour is the natural colour of the wool. In some rugs, the wool is lightly dyed using plant-based dyes. The material composition is listed on each product page.

In that case, choose a low-pile rug rather than a high-pile one, so that chairs glide smoothly across it.

Terracotta, olive green, black, natural wood and linen complement beige. A dark sofa or black accessories provide contrast. Light wood tones keep the overall look calm.

Wool is a natural insulator, which means it traps some of the heat. The rug can be placed on underfloor heating, but bear in mind that the heat output may be lower than on an uncovered floor.

To prevent the rug from sliding and the edges from curling up, use a non-slip mat made of felt or rubber that is slightly smaller than the rug. A non-slip mat also protects the floor from wear and tear.

A vintage Berber rug is a rug that has been used previously, usually for twenty years or more. Many vintage rugs have turned beige through use, washing and exposure to sunlight, whilst they were once ivory white. Signs of wear or repairs are part of their character.