The Messina is a thick, Short Pile Semi shaggy rug made from Polyester which gives it a plush feel underfoot and a depth in colours that look beautiful under the light. This rug is easy to clean and does not shed easily so it will wear for some time to come. Available in a range of sizes and an array of vibrant and neutral colours you will surely find one to suit your home. FEATURES:
If we had to recommend a single rug for an everyday family living room, Messina Damask would be on the short list.
Construction
The short version: Belgian-woven. Belgian mills are the benchmark for machine-made design definition. The look is crisper than what you'd get from most other origins. 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. The 20mm pile is what gives this rug its plush hand-feel. It is best in rooms where comfort matters more than vacuum frequency. Selvedges are finished cleanly so the rug sits flush against itself without curling at the edges.
Practical notes
It is a comfortable fit in inner-city terraces with high ceilings and dark hardwood floors — exactly the kind of space most of our customers are decorating. Spot-clean with mild detergent and cool water. Avoid harsh chemicals — they're not needed and can damage the dye. The pile does not snag, which matters if you have a clawed animal in the house. We have laid one of these under our own dining table for several years; it still reads as new.
Colour and pattern
The colour story matters here. Cream is the warmest of the neutrals — it lifts a room without going stark white, and it works beautifully with timber, brass, and linen. Design-wise, the surface is restrained enough to layer with strong artwork or strong upholstery without competing. We have laid this in rooms with bold artwork above and minimal furniture, and it sits comfortably in both.
Sizing
If you are between sizes, we almost always recommend sizing up. Our Rug Size Guide has the room-by-room measurements we use ourselves.
If you want a rug that looks like it has always lived there, this is the one.
FAQs
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.
How do I get rid of a stain?
Blot — never rub. Cool water and a small amount of mild detergent on a clean cloth handles most spills. Work from the outside of the stain in. Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals.
Will the rug fade in direct sun?
Some fade is possible if a rug sits in direct, unfiltered sun day after day — that's true of any rug. The dyes used here are UV-stabilised and hold up well to the conditions in most Australian rooms.
Will the colour look the same as the website photo?
Very close, but never identical — every screen renders colour slightly differently, and the rug itself will read warmer or cooler depending on the light in your room. If you want certainty, message us and we'll send additional photos taken in natural light.
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.
