A statement of style, this collection features bold, contemporary designs. Machine woven to the highest quality in Turkey, these rugs feature a easy care polypropylene fiber to complement your home.
What sells Novas Light Grey Dark Grey Runner is not a marketing line — it is how it sits in a room.
On the design
Grey rugs sit quietly in a room and let the rest of the space do the talking — it's why they outsell almost everything else we carry. The design holds its proportions at every size we run — the medium and large sizes do not look like enlarged versions of the smaller piece. We have laid this in rooms with bold artwork above and minimal furniture, and it sits comfortably in both.
How it's made
In one line: Anatolian-woven. We've worked with Turkish mills for decades — the country's heritage in rugs runs deep, and the power-loom programmes are some of the most consistent in the world. Density and twist are what separate a good polypropylene rug from a poor one — both have been done properly here. This is a 15mm pile — soft, considered, with enough density to spring back from foot traffic without flattening. Run your hand across the surface and the pile feels even from corner to corner — that consistency is what separates a well-made rug from a budget one.
Sizing
Runners are about scale, not just length — leave at least 10cm of floor visible on each side of the runner so the hallway doesn't feel boxed in. Our Rug Size Guide has the proportions we recommend.
Practical notes
In a real Australian room, in a typical Australian living room — blackbutt floorboards, limewashed walls — it sits comfortably without competing for attention. Cleaning protocol is intentionally simple: blot fresh spills, vacuum weekly, get a professional clean every few years if it sees heavy use. The pile does not snag, which matters if you have a clawed animal in the house. Rug pad underneath on a hard floor — that is the one accessory we would not skip.
If your brief is durable, quiet, and warmly familiar, this is the rug we'd put forward.
Things customers ask
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.
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 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.
Can I use this with underfloor heating?
Yes — the pile is not so dense that it traps heat, and the backing handles the moderate temperatures typical of residential underfloor systems.
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.
