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Kaia Mini-Checkers Novogratz Rug See Available Sizes
A rectangular area rug from the Kaia collection, featuring a checkerboard pattern of small mottled blue and off-white squares on a shag pile. Constructed from polyester, the rug has a pile height of 1 inch (2.5 cm) and is intended for floor coverage in indoor residential spaces. A rug pad is recommended to prevent slipping; the rug ships directly from the supplier.
- Material
- Polyester
- Style
- retro, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
A retro-inspired shag rug with checkerboard pattern in refined tones.
Ultra-soft shag texture, geometric pattern, checkerboard design, 1-inch pile height, rug pad recommended for safety.
- Material
- Polyester
- Style
- retro, modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- mini-checkers pattern
- ultra-soft shag texture
- retro modernist aesthetics
- geometric pattern
- checkerboard design
- polyester
- pile height 1 inch
- rug pad recommended
Product Insights
The Kaia Mini-Checkers Novogratz Rug by Momeni reinvents 1950s diner checkerboard floors as a modern shag pile, blending a medium denim blue and warm off-white that reads as a uniform blue-grey field from a distance. Created by the Novogratz studio—responsible for over 70 design projects and a CB2 collaboration—this rug costs roughly four times more than a basic polyester shag. The tradeoff: polyester flattens in high-traffic areas within 2–3 years and lasts 5–10 years versus wool’s 20–50, but beads spills for easier blotting, sheds minimally, and requires only gentle vacuuming and occasional professional cleaning.
Verified claims
- Mid-century inspiration
- The checkerboard pattern is inspired by 1950s diner floors and reimagined with a modern ultra-soft shag pile.
- Designer credentials
- Created by Novogratz, a studio with over 70 residential and commercial projects and a CB2 collaboration.
- Price positioning
- At 628 CAD, costs roughly 4x more than a no-frills polyester shag.
- Design credentials
- The Novogratz partnership launched 15 rug collections; the duo has 70+ design projects and a CB2 collaboration.
- Design inspiration
- Vintage 1950s diner checkerboard reimagined in a soft shag pile.
- Design provenance
- Novogratz by Momeni partnership and 70+ projects underpin the rug's retro design narrative.
- Polyester tradeoffs
- Polyester flattens in high traffic within 2–3 years but beads spills; costs 40–70% less than wool, lasts 5–10 years vs 20–50.
- Durability
- Polyester shag lifespan is typically 5–10 years; the pile flattens permanently in high-traffic areas, but shedding is generally minimal compared with wool.
- Spill resistance
- Spills bead on the surface, giving time to blot.
- Pile crush
- Polyester shag pile flattens permanently in high-traffic areas within 2–3 years.
- Shedding
- Shedding is generally minimal compared with wool rugs; vacuum without a beater bar.
- Cleaning
- Vacuum without beater bar, blot spills with mild detergent, professionally clean for overall care.
- Color tone
- The checkerboard is blue and off-white; the blue tone is likely muted and retro, with actual color varying slightly by screen and lighting.
- Pile height
- The rug has a 1-inch (2.5 cm) pile height.
- Non-slip backing
- The rug does not have a non-slip backing, so a rug pad is strongly recommended for hardwood floors to prevent slipping and add cushioning.
- Weight and density
- The rug's weight is not specified in the product details, but comparable polyester shag rugs this size typically weigh 15–25 lbs and this is likely a medium-density rug.
Product record
- Title
- Kaia Mini-Checkers Novogratz Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Momeni
- Price
- 628 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
Same brand Novogratz Taylor Monochromatic Lined Checkers Ivory Polyester Rug See Available Sizes Momeni simons.ca | ||
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| Kaia Mini-Checkers Novogratz Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a retro, 1950s-inspired geometric look: this rectangular rug pairs a small-scale blue-and-off-white checkerboard pattern with an ultra-soft shag texture and a 1 inch (2.5 cm) pile height, in a Patterned Blue colorway with a slightly heathered feel to the blue squares. The polyester rug is listed in a 240x305 cm size, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety (pad not stated as included).[1,2] | Novogratz Taylor Monochromatic Lined Checkers Ivory Polyester Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a soft, shaggy-feeling rug with a subtle modern look: the ivory/off-white polyester design uses a low-relief checkerboard of squares with perpendicular raised lines for a tone-on-tone, minimalist effect described by the retailer as refined. This rectangular 160 by 230 centimeters (about 5 feet 3 inches by 7 feet 7 inches) variant has a low 0.25 inch pile, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, so factor that into your setup.[3,4] | Form Colourful Checkers Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a playful, design-forward accent: a pure wool, hand-tufted rug with small multicolored checker squares (some in two-tone color pairs like blue and red) on a light beige field, with Bauhaus-inspired styling the maker says suits minimalists with a sense of humor. The low 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) pile has carved, raised checkers for tactile dimension, and it comes in three sizes: 150 x 245 cm, 185 x 275 cm, and 240 x 305 cm. Handmade in India using artisanal methods, it may show slight imperfections the retailer says are normal, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rectangular area rug shown face-on with a repeating small-scale checkerboard pattern of textured blue squares on an off-white ground; low-to-medium pile texture visible across the surface.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat and face-on, edges visible on all four sides with a small white margin around the rug.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - PatternRegular grid of small square checks alternating between a blue textured square and an off-white square, forming a uniform checkerboard across the whole surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high) - Blue square textureBlue check squares have a mottled, uneven texture with visible tonal variation (darker and lighter blue flecks) giving a slightly distressed or heathered appearance.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.65 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Off-white square surfaceOff-white squares appear uniform in color with visible short pile texture consistent with the rug surface.
3 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Edge detailRug edges are straight and finished, with a narrow visible border where the pattern meets the rug edge; no fringe or tassels visible.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.03 · y 0.96 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a white background, centered in frame with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadow; image is cropped to include small white margin around rug.
- Shot compositionRug centered and photographed straight-on (flat lay or front view) with a narrow white margin visible around the rug.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with no strong directional shadows; slight soft shadow or edge artifact visible near the rug perimeter against the white background.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear texture detail across the rug surface and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
medium denim blue· blue check squares#6B7B8Cwarm off-white· off-white ground squares#D9D6D2- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat and face-on, edges visible on all four sides with a small white margin around the rug.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Momeni
KAI-1 BEIGE