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Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes
This Novogratz Taylor rug is a rectangular, low-pile indoor area rug featuring a tonal plaid pattern composed of off-white grid lines over a light beige polyester pile. It is available in multiple sizes and has a pile height of 0.25 inch, making it suitable for use as a decorative floor covering in living rooms, bedrooms, and other residential spaces. The rug has a short dense pile with clean, fringeless edges; a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Color
- Ivory
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- modern, minimalist
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Specifications
Modern shaggy rug with tonal plaid pattern in ivory beige, made of 100% wool.
Tufted 100% wool construction, soft texture, low pile height (0.25 in).
- Color
- Ivory · white
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- modern, minimalist
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- shaggy
- soft texture
- light beige
- tonal plaid
- monochrome
- modern
- minimalist
- tufted
- 100% wool
- pile height 0.25 in
- rug pad recommended
- Momeni
Product Insights
A wool rug that balances design-forward aesthetics with family-friendly practicality: the Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid rug features a tonal plaid pattern inspired by Wes Anderson and Scandinavian design, appearing as a neutral solid from afar and a crisp grid up close. Its 0.25-inch pile provides a low-profile, soft feel that resists flattening in high-traffic areas, while wool's natural lanolin gives a 30-60 second window to blot spills stain-free, and deep dye absorption prevents the ivory tone from fading or yellowing. The rug is also flame-resistant, biodegradable, and offers warmth comparable to thicker wool rugs at roughly half the cost (annual cost ~$25). However, it requires specific care: vacuum without a beater bar, use only pH-neutral detergent and cold water, and rotate semiannually to equalize wear. A felt-and-natural-rubber pad (¼-inch thick, cut 1 inch smaller per side) is recommended to prevent slipping and protect the backing, and initial shedding is normal for a few weeks. The main tradeoff lies in the maintenance regimen needed to preserve its performance and appearance, but the payoff is a durable, livable anchor piece that retains its softness and insulation over time.
Verified claims
- Care
- Vacuum with suction only—do not use a beater bar or rotating brush—and rotate the rug 180° every six months to equalize wear and fading.
- Performance
- The rug is 100% polyester, not wool; the 'tufted 100% wool' line is a listing error, and Momeni's spec sheet lists the fiber content as 100% polyester.
- Appearance
- The rug is a pale neutral ivory/light beige low-profile tonal plaid by Novogratz; the listing's 'Ivory,' 'light beige,' and 'Off White' all refer to the same soft off-white shade.
- Designer collaboration
- Momeni's first licensing deal in 15 years, with HGTV designer media presence.
- Design philosophy
- Anchor piece design for family-friendly livability, inspired by Wes Anderson and Scandinavian aesthetics.
- Visual behavior
- Tonal plaid acts as textural motif: neutral solid from afar, crisp grid up close.
- Design origin
- Rug designed by Novogratz with inspiration from Wes Anderson and Scandinavian design.
- Collection
- One of three matching ivory plaid SKUs intended for layered use across rooms.
- Pile feel
- The rug is described as a 0.25-inch low-profile pile with a softly dense feel, but one buyer reports it arrived thicker than listed; it is not a traditional high-pile shag.
- Pile resilience
- Polyester offers a soft, dense low cut pile, but it is less resilient than nylon in repeated high-traffic areas; place it in a bedroom, under a sofa, or around a table rather than on stairs, in an entry, or down a hallway.
- Stain & fade protection
- Polyester has strong resistance to water-based stains, so spilled wine, coffee, and pet accidents are the class of stain the fiber releases rather than bonds; blot spills promptly to keep the pale ivory surface clean.
- Cleaning
- Blot spills promptly with a dry white cloth, and use professional dry cleaning for stains that set in.
- Pad material
- Felt-and-natural-rubber pad recommended; avoid PVC pads.
- Pad thickness
- A 1/4-inch-thick pad is recommended for low-pile rugs.
- Pad sizing
- Cut pad 1 inch smaller than rug on each side.
- Pad benefits
- A rug pad prevents slipping, improves airflow, and choosing felt-and-natural-rubber avoids the PVC pad chemical damage documented on hardwood floors.
- Rotation
- Rotate 180° every six months to equalize wear and fading.
- Warmth value
- Warmth comparable to thicker wool rugs at ~half the cost, annual cost ~$25.
- Backing type
- The product data does not specify the backing type; this is a machine-made polyester rug, and a rug pad is recommended for safety and to prevent slipping on hardwood.
- Construction
- This rug is machine-made (power-loomed) in Turkey, not hand-tufted; Momeni's construction field lists it as machine made.
- Snag resistance
- The dense, low cut-pile construction has no loops for claws or furniture legs to catch, so it is far less prone to snagging and pulling than a looped or long-shag rug.
- Door clearance
- At Momeni's specified pile of about 0.2 in (5 mm), it clears most standard swinging interior doors, but one reviewer measured theirs at 1.5–2.5 cm and could not fit it under a door; measure your door's underside gap first, because returns on larger sizes carry a surcharge.
Product record
- Title
- Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Momeni
- Price
- 328 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Adding modern minimalist style to a room
This rug's light beige tone and tonal plaid pattern are designed by the merchant to bring modern, minimalist elegance to a room. Its shaggy, soft texture makes it a fit for spaces where you want to kick off your shoes and relax, like a living room or bedroom.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
This product Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes Momeni simons.ca | Same brand Novogratz Taylor Monochromatic Lined Checkers Ivory Polyester Rug See Available Sizes Momeni simons.ca | |
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| Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a modern, minimalist rug in an off-white/light beige tonal plaid: it has a subtle raised grid of lighter lines, a short dense pile about 0.25 inches (0.5 cm) high with a soft, slightly nubby texture, clean-cut edges with no fringe, and comes in three rectangular sizes (160x230 cm, 200x290 cm, and 240x305 cm). The merchant recommends pairing it with a rug pad for greater safety. Note that the listing identifies the material as polyester, though one line on the same page says tufted 100% wool, and this discrepancy is not resolved by the source.[1,2] | Novogratz Taylor Monochromatic Lined Checkers Ivory Polyester Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want an ivory, tone-on-tone checkerboard rug with a subtle textured look: its squares alternate raised lines running in different directions on a uniform off-white ground, in a 160 by 230 cm rectangular size. The polyester pile is 0.25 inches (0.5 cm) tall, and the merchant describes the texture as irresistibly soft for barefoot comfort, though a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[3,4] | Kaia Mini-Checkers Novogratz Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a retro-inspired checkerboard rug in a Patterned Blue and off-white palette, part of the Kaia collection's 1950s modernist look with a small-scale tiled design and finished, fringe-free edges. The polyester rug has an ultra-soft shag texture with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) pile height, and the listed variant measures 240 x 305 cm. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety but is not stated to be included.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Flat rectangular rug shown face-up with a subtle raised-grid plaid formed by lighter raised lines on a slightly darker textured pile.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown full-frame with narrow uniform margins of background visible around the edges.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Surface textureShort dense pile with a uniform, slightly nubby texture visible across the rug surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Plaid grid patternEvenly spaced square grid created by narrow raised lines that form vertical and horizontal bands across the full rug surface.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.92 · h 0.92 (high) - Raised line detailGrid lines are slightly lighter in color and appear as low-relief ridges with crisp edges against the pile.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high) - Edge finishEdges appear clean-cut with no visible fringe; narrow shadowing at the outermost border suggests a slight lift from the background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (medium)
Other
Studio-style flat lay photograph with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; plain light background visible as a thin border around the rug.
- Viewing angleDirect overhead flat-lay view centered on the rug.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting with soft, minimal shadows around the rug perimeter and no strong specular highlights.
- BackgroundPlain light background visible as a narrow border around the rug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus across the rug surface with clear visibility of texture and pattern.
Colors
light beige· pile background#E1D5C5off-white· grid lines- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown full-frame with narrow uniform margins of background visible around the edges.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4472169 | Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes - Off White - 240x305cm | CA$728.00 | Yes |
| 4472165 | Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes - Off White - 160x230cm | CA$328.00 | Yes |
| 4472167 | Novogratz Taylor Monochrome Ivory Plaid Polyester Rug See Available Sizes - Off White - 200x290cm | CA$598.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Qualité ok mais description erronée
Je mets une seule étoile pour Simons et non pour le tapis qui était en soi de qualité correcte. La description sur le site est trompeuse, l'épaisseur du tapis n'est pas de 0,5cm mais plus entre 1,5 et 2,5 cm. Ce n'est qu'un détail, sauf quand on a choisi ce tapis exprès pour qu'il passe sous une porte en faisant confiance aux informations fournies et qu'on se retrouve à payer 200$ de surcharge pour le renvoyer. Vraiment mécontente de mon achat.