Simons Maison
Finely Checkered Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
This finely checkered artisanal rug is a hand-knotted wool floor covering with a cotton backing and a low, looped pile. Its subtle pattern combines delicate white pinstripes with heathered neutral tones, creating a discreet grid effect suitable for living spaces or bedrooms. Due to its natural fiber and artisanal construction, each rug is unique, and a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Specifications
- Material
- 100% natural wool
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Product Insights
This hand-knotted wool rug from Simons Maison offers the durability and performance of premium wool at a fraction of the cost of comparable rugs, with a subtle checkered pattern that reads as a solid neutral from a distance, adding texture without visual clutter. Each rug is unique due to hand-knotting, resulting in subtle color and texture variations, and the assorted beige option means the beige shade varies between warmer and cooler tones. Initial shedding is normal but decreases with regular vacuuming; wool's natural lanolin repels spills, and the pile resists flattening while providing year-round thermal comfort and sound absorption. The main tradeoff is the inherent variability in color and pattern, which requires acceptance of uniqueness.
Verified claims
- Uniqueness
- Each rug has subtle color and texture variations from hand-knotting.
- Shedding
- Initial shedding is normal and decreases with regular vacuuming.
- Pattern subtlety
- The pattern is a subtle white-pinstripe checkered grid on a heathered beige ground; its fine, low-contrast check is meant to read as soft tonal texture or a solid neutral from a distance, but several buyers found the white check crisper and more pronounced in person than photos suggest.
- Color variation
- The Assorted Beige colorway has a subtly heathered neutral beige ground; the exact shade can lean warmer or cooler, but in person reviewers consistently describe the current batch as cool grey with bluish undertones rather than warm beige, and each rug's color and texture are unique from hand-knotting.
- Value
- At $278 CAD, this hand-knotted wool rug costs a fraction of comparable rugs with bolder patterns (e.g., $3,068 McGee Co. Deveraux).
- Stain guard
- Wool's natural lanolin coating repels spills and slows absorption.
- Care
- Vacuum regularly with suction only rather than a rotating brush; blot spills immediately with a clean cloth and a mild wool-safe detergent, then blot dry; avoid excessive moisture and have the rug professionally cleaned periodically. A rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Thermal comfort
- Wool provides year-round comfort by insulating in winter and managing humidity.
- Pile resilience
- Wool fibers bend up to 20,000 times without breaking and resist flattening.
- Sound absorption
- Wool pile and cotton back absorb sound and soften footfall.
- Rug pad
- A rug pad is recommended for safety, particularly on hard floors where a hand-knotted wool rug can slide; any standard pad suitable for hard floors or carpets is sufficient, with no special type required.
- Value comparison
- At CA$278, this hand-knotted wool rug costs far less than comparable hand-knotted wool rugs: the McGee & Co. Deveraux 8'x10' retails for US$3,068, while a Rugs.com Oushak is US$2,099.
- Stain resistance
- The wool's natural lanolin coating repels spills and slows absorption, providing a brief window to blot accidents before they set.
- Heat retention
- Wool fibers can reduce heat loss through flooring by up to 10%, making this hand-knotted wool rug a passive thermal layer over cold floors.
- Construction
- This rug is hand-knotted from 100% natural wool; the pile is tied into the foundation rather than glued to a backing, so it will not separate or delaminate the way tufted construction can.
- Cotton backing
- The reverse of this rug is a cotton back that is the warp-and-weft foundation the knots are tied around, not a glued-on secondary layer.
Product record
- Title
- Finely Checkered Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 278 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Cozy softness for bedrooms and reading corners
Add this checkered wool rug to a bedroom or reading nook for a soft, cozy layer underfoot — one reviewer described it as a pleasure for bare feet. Its 100% natural wool is also described by reviewers as soft yet sturdy.[1]
Durable flooring for high-traffic areas
Reviewers report this checkered Simons Maison rug suits high-traffic spaces that need durable flooring, describing materials that feel soft yet sturdy. The retailer recommends pairing it with a rug pad for greater safety.[1]
Adding a classic-modern checkered look to a room's decor
Reviewers describe this rug's checkered design as classic-modern with an elevated, polished look, making it a candidate for refreshing a living space. Note that the rug reads with cool grey and blue undertones, which one reviewer found clashed with warm, beige-toned decor. Shoppers buying online also reported that the actual colors can deviate noticeably from the product photos.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Finely Checkered Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a hand-knotted 100% natural wool rug with a subtle, low-contrast checkered pattern in neutral tones, in Assorted Beige with sizes of 150 x 240 cm, 240 x 300 cm, or 270 x 360 cm. Reviewers describe its materials as soft yet sturdy and its feel as super cozy, and it is presented as suited to high-traffic areas as well as bedrooms or reading corners. Note that customers report the actual colors often differ from photos, reading cooler and higher-contrast with the beige appearing grey/blue, and a rug pad is recommended for safety.[1,2] | Textured Checkerboard Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want an artisanal, handmade indoor rug with a subtle two-tone checkerboard of textured square panels in neutral beige and brown tones. It is woven from 100% natural wool with multi-texture construction, no visible fringe, and comes in 150 by 240, 240 by 300, or 270 by 360 centimeter sizes in Assorted Brown or Ivory/Cream Beige. Because each piece is handmade, colors and textures may vary slightly from the photo, and the merchant recommends a rug pad for greater safety.[3,4,5] | Beige Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a neutral rug with a timeless checkerboard look, since Simons says the contrasting beige and cream squares form an elegant graphic focal point that lends a soothing, sophisticated feel to a room. The design comes from alternating low, smooth pile squares and higher, plush textured squares, and Simons describes the rug as soft and comfortable. Made of heat-set polypropylene, it is billed as easy-care, stain-resistant, and dulling-resistant, with three rectangular sizes available in Off White: 160 by 230, 200 by 290, and 240 by 320 centimeters.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Top-down view of a rectangular woven rug with a low, tightly textured pile and a subtle finely checkered grid pattern in a light beige/taupe tone.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat, oriented with longer axis vertical in the image and edges parallel to image borders.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Pile and weaveLow, tightly woven pile with visible looped/textured yarns producing a slightly uneven surface; overall finish appears matte.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Surface patternVery fine checkered grid created by subtle variations in weave direction and yarn tone across the surface; pattern is low-contrast and uniform over the rug.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.84 (high) - Edge finishStraight finished edges with a narrow sewn or bound hem visible along all four sides; no fringe is present.
4 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.05 · y 0.95 · w 0.90 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (medium); x 0.93 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (medium) - Color variationOverall light beige/taupe color with subtle tonal variances across the weave producing slight shadowed bands and small darker flecks.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Studio top-down photograph of the rug placed on a medium brown wood plank floor with even lighting and soft shadows; image is centered and fully in frame.
- Backdrop surfaceMedium brown wood plank floor visible around the rug on all sides, with wood grain and plank seams running primarily horizontally.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, vertical top-down composition showing the full rug and surrounding floor with small even shadowing, no props or people present.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing minimal specular highlights and subtle shadow along the rug edges, slightly darker toward the lower-right quadrant.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.50 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (medium)
Colors
light beige taupe· main field#D4CBC3n/a· n/aPackaging- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat, oriented with longer axis vertical in the image and edges parallel to image borders.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded beige textured rug showing the pile surface, folded corner revealing the woven backing, and a sewn edge binding.
- Folded cornerRug is folded back on itself creating a pronounced corner that reveals the underside/backing and shows the rug thickness.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (high) - Looped low pile surfacePile consists of short, looped yarns forming a dense, slightly irregular textured surface with a subtle horizontal banding that produces a finely checkered appearance.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.57 · h 0.63 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.56 (medium) - Woven backingUnderside visible at the fold shows a tightly woven backing with alternating light and darker warp threads running lengthwise.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Sewn edge bindingEdge has a narrow sewn binding around the perimeter; binding is slightly raised and matches the pile color closely.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.55 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Rug is photographed on a wooden floor with soft, even lighting and visible shadow where the rug folds.
- Supporting surfaceMedium brown wood floor with visible grain planks beneath the rug.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (medium) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a soft shadow under the fold that accentuates the rug thickness and texture.
Colors
warm beige· pile surface#AC9483tan with dark warp· woven backinglight beige trim· edge binding#F3E4DC- Folded cornerRug is folded back on itself creating a pronounced corner that reveals the underside/backing and shows the rug thickness.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4315415 | Finely Checkered Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes - Assorted Beige - 240x300cm | CA$478.00 | Yes |
| 4315392 | Finely Checkered Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes - Assorted Beige - 150x240cm | CA$278.00 | Yes |
| 4315418 | Finely Checkered Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes - Assorted Beige - 270x360cm | CA$698.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Colour Not As Advertised
This is a beautiful rug - the quality is great and it’s gorgeous. However, the colour on the photos as well as the name “assorted beige” are deceiving. The rug is very clearly grey, with cool, blueish undertones. I bought this for a very warm space expecting it to tie together the warm elements of the room, and instead it stuck out due to the colour. The grid pattern is also much more pronounced than the photos make it seem. Would be a great purchase for anyone looking for a beautiful grey rug, but the current description is misleading.
Merveilleux, super qualité.
Merveilleux, super qualité.
Even better in person!
This is such a beautiful rug! Classic and modern, soft texture and super cozy!
White check is not muted
Great quality for the price, but disappointed in the white check that was described as muted. stood out way too much for my taste. unfiotunately had to send the rug back.