Roman is a rug collection that offers both style and practicality. Featuring a variety of designs with non-distinct all-over patterns in grey, terracotta, blue, and brown tones, these rugs are versatile and blend seamlessly with a variety of decor styles.
There is a particular kind of buyer who lands on Roman Sanremo Blue Cream Modern and stays there: someone who has looked at fifty rugs and wants to stop.
On colour
What is happening at the surface is straightforward. Cream is the warmest of the neutrals — it lifts a room without going stark white, and it works beautifully with timber, brass, and linen. Look at the surface in different light through the day and the rug picks up subtle variations the photo doesn't quite catch. From the kitchen looking through to the lounge, the rug reads as a single grounding plane rather than a competing pattern.
Built and finished
At a glance: Turkish-made. 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. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic, which means stains do not bond to the fibre the way they would with a natural staple. At 20mm of pile, this is a true sink-your-feet-in shaggy. Density is what matters with a piece like this — it is what gives the rug its longevity.
On sizing
For sizing, the short version is: front legs of the sofa should sit on the rug. For the long version, see our Rug Size Guide.
Living with it
This style sits well over dark hardwood floors, particularly when the rest of the room runs to limewashed walls. A handheld vacuum and a damp cloth handle ninety percent of what you will need to do to keep this rug looking right. Pet hair vacuums out cleanly — the fibre does not hold dander the way a natural pile sometimes can. Rug pad underneath on a hard floor — that is the one accessory we would not skip.
Worth the cost of admission for any room that needs a quiet, well-made centre point.
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.
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.
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.
Can I return it if it isn't right?
Yes — we offer a clear returns window because we know a rug needs to be seen in the actual room. The details are on our returns page, and we'll talk you through it if anything is unclear.
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.
