A beautiful selection of exquisite rugs that will entice your visual senses. The Contemporary Cove rugs are a high density 1 million point work of art which looks and feels exceptional. They are unparalleled in style and sophistication and will bring substance to all contemporary and traditional homes. They come in a range of sizes and spectacular designs. Lay them on the floor as a statement piece to complement any room and make your home great again. FEATURES:
Contemporary Cove Runner fits the brief for what we think of as a 'no-regrets' rug — practical, well-made, and quiet enough to live with for years.
Colour and pattern
The colour story matters here. We sell more cream rugs than any other colour. They suit the way most Australians live: warm-neutral walls, pale timbers, lots of natural light. The pattern is woven across the full face of the rug rather than printed, so it has real depth in the surface. Layered over a hard floor, it gives a room the visual weight it usually needs at floor level.
How it's made
The short version: Made in Belgium on Wilton looms. Belgian mills are the benchmark for machine-made design definition. The look is crisper than what you'd get from most other origins. Synthetic fibre means hypoallergenic in the most useful sense — no lanolin, no animal dander, no shedding to speak of. The 15mm pile gives this rug genuine softness underfoot — particularly good for a bedroom or a sitting room you actually want to sit on the floor in. The back of the rug shows the construction clearly — close, even stitching, no slack spots, no thin patches.
Living with it
Day to day, this style sits well over dark hardwood floors, particularly when the rest of the room runs to limewashed walls. It will not stain the way a wool or cotton rug can — wine, juice, and pet accidents lift with a damp cloth if you get to them within a reasonable window. Rolling vacuum, ride-on toys, the cat — none of it bothers the surface in any way you will notice.
On sizing
A runner needs to leave a hand's-width of floor visible at each end of the hallway — see our Rug Size Guide for the room-by-room guidance.
Choose this one when you want the decision to be over.
FAQs
Does this rug ship rolled or folded?
Rolled. We ship every rug in our range rolled and wrapped — folding can leave a crease in the pile that takes a few weeks to settle out, so we avoid it.
Can I put a rug pad underneath?
Yes, and we'd recommend it on hard floors. A pad keeps the rug from slipping, adds a little extra softness underfoot, and helps the pile wear evenly over time.
Can I cut the rug to size?
We don't recommend cutting a finished rug — the edges are bound and the construction relies on that binding to stay intact. If you need a custom size, message us and we'll see what's possible.
Does it work with a robot vacuum?
Yes for low and medium piles. For the deeper shaggies in our range, a robot vacuum will struggle a bit — you'll get better results with a regular upright on a higher setting.
Will this rug shed?
No, not in the meaningful sense. Synthetic pile is heat-set rather than spun from short staple fibres, so you may see a small amount of fibre in the first week and very little after that.
