Low pile rugs
Rugs with a pile height of 10 mm or less (as listed in the product specs), plus flatweaves.
- Beige & Natural
- Blue & Navy
- Brown & Tan
- Charcoal & Black
- Cream & Ivory
- Green & Sage
- Grey & Silver
- Multicolour
- Orange & Ochre
- Pink & Blush
- Red & Terracotta
Sizes in this collection
| Size (cm) | Approx. feet | Designs in this size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 x 150 cm | 2ft 7in x 4ft 11in | 4 | £69.98 |
| 80 x 160 cm | 2ft 7in x 5ft 3in | 5 | £69.98 |
| 67 x 240 cm | 2ft 2in x 7ft 10in | 5 | £79.98 |
| 68 x 240 cm | 2ft 3in x 7ft 10in | 11 | £79.98 |
| 80 x 220 cm | 2ft 7in x 7ft 3in | 1 | £89.98 |
| 120 x 160 cm | 3ft 11in x 5ft 3in | 5 | £89.98 |
| 120 x 170 cm | 3ft 11in x 5ft 7in | 27 | £89.98 |
| 160 x 213 cm | 5ft 3in x 7ft | 2 | £149.98 |
| 160 x 230 cm | 5ft 3in x 7ft 7in | 21 | £139.98 |
| 160 x 240 cm | 5ft 3in x 7ft 10in | 5 | £149.98 |
| 200 x 275 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft | 2 | £239.98 |
| 200 x 290 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft 6in | 20 | £229.98 |
| 200 x 300 cm | 6ft 7in x 9ft 10in | 9 | £174.98 |
| 240 x 340 cm | 7ft 10in x 11ft 2in | 5 | £289.98 |
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When a low pile is the right choice
Pile height is the length of the fibres standing up from the backing. A low pile, roughly 10 mm or less, gives a crisp, tailored surface that shows pattern clearly, vacuums easily and lets chairs and doors pass over without catching. In this collection we include every rug whose specifications list a pile height of 10 mm or less, together with flatweaves, which have no pile at all.
Low pile works best for
- Dining rooms: chairs slide rather than snag (dining room rugs).
- Hallways and kitchens: crumbs and grit vacuum out quickly (kitchen rugs).
- Homes with pets: less pile for hair and claws to catch in (rugs for pets).
- Underfloor heating: a thinner rug lets more heat through (rugs and underfloor heating).
Questions about low pile rugs
What counts as low pile?
There is no fixed standard, but rugs with a pile of about 10 mm or less are usually called low pile. Medium pile is roughly 10 to 20 mm and shaggy or high pile is above that.
Are low pile rugs comfortable?
They are firmer than shaggy rugs. Adding a cushioned underlay makes a low pile rug feel more substantial underfoot.
Do low pile rugs work with underfloor heating?
They are a good choice, because a thinner rug insulates less. Check the combined tog of rug and underlay with your heating installer.