Confident geometric designs characterize the charismatic Palermo range of rugs. Densely piled, these luxuriously textured, shaggy rugs add charm and an element of class to any setting. Smooth fibers generate a subtle gleam, which captures and scatters light, without dominating the surrounding decor. Quiet shades of grey and white blend marvelously well with a variety of interiors. Yet, despite their attractiveness these versatile floor coverings are easy to maintain. A valuable addition to your home, Palermo rugs, will offset your space to the best of its advantage, and modernize your lifestyle with their no-fuss easy-care attitude.
Of the rugs in our current modern category, Palermo Shaggy Dark Grey earns its place by doing the basics extremely well.
Living with it
In practice, in a typical Australian living room — limestone tiles, warm white interiors — it sits comfortably without competing for attention. A handheld vacuum and a damp cloth handle ninety percent of what you will need to do to keep this rug looking right. The pile does not snag, which matters if you have a clawed animal in the house. We sell more of this style to families with school-age children than to any other group, which says something about how it lives.
On the design
What is happening at the surface is straightforward. There's a reason grey has been the default neutral of the last decade — it forgives, it cools, and it lets coloured furniture and art read clearly above it. Design-wise, the surface is restrained enough to layer with strong artwork or strong upholstery without competing. From above, the surface has a quiet visual rhythm — close up, the construction details start to show.
About the make
The short version: Woven in Turkey. Turkey has been the centre of rug-making for centuries, and the power-loom tradition that came out of Anatolia in the late 20th century is what makes a piece like this possible at a sensible price. We sell a lot of polypropylene because it does the one thing most Australian families ask of a rug: survive children, dogs, and the occasional glass of red without complaint. At 25mm of pile, this is a true sink-your-feet-in shaggy. Edges are bound and finished cleanly so they sit flat and stay flat.
On sizing
A 200x290cm covers most three-seater living rooms; a 240x330cm suits the larger open-plan layouts that have become common in new Australian builds. Our Rug Size Guide shows you which fits.
A confident, low-key choice — that is the short version of why we recommend Palermo Shaggy Dark Grey.
Common questions
How thick is the rug overall?
The total thickness includes the pile plus the backing — for most of our rugs, that ends up somewhere between 8mm and 30mm depending on the pile listed. If you need a precise figure for a door clearance, message us and we'll measure.
Is the back of the rug latex-coated?
The backing is a standard textile finish — it sits flat on the floor and won't mark timber boards. For hard floors, we'd still recommend a rug pad to keep it from sliding.
Can I steam clean this rug?
Light steam is fine for synthetic pile. Avoid prolonged direct heat in one spot, and let the rug dry completely before walking on it.
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.
Is the colour the same on both sides?
No — the pile side is the finished face. The reverse shows the construction and is usually a slightly different colour because the dye penetrates the surface rather than the entire fibre.
