Simons Maison
Ornamental Border Rug See Available Sizes
5/5 (2)
CA$278.00CAD
In Stock
This is an ornamental border area rug featuring a central medallion and dense floral pattern with fringe. It is designed for use as a decorative floor covering in classic and modern interiors. The rug is made of heat-set polypropylene, is safe for heated floors, and comes in multiple sizes (see available sizes).
- Color
- Vermeil red, cream, deep blue
- Material
- Heat-set polypropylene
- Style
- traditional, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Patterned Red
Size
240X310CM160X230CM
Specifications
A lavishly adorned rug with a rich square border in vermeil red, cream, and deep blue, featuring a medallion and delicate fringe.
Heat-set polypropylene construction. Safe for use on heated floors. Rug pad recommended for safety.
- Color
- Vermeil red, cream, deep blue · red
- Material
- Heat-set polypropylene
- Style
- traditional, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- heat-set polypropylene
- safe for heated floors
- rug pad recommended
- delicate fringe
- medallion design
- soft plush fiber
- cozy
Product Insights
This ornamental border rug from Simons Maison reproduces the 15th-century Persian red-cream-blue triad in a heat-set polypropylene construction that resists shedding, staining, matting, and compression, and is certified for heated floors without shrinking or buckling—offering a durable, easy-care alternative to wool for high-traffic dining and living areas, though it requires a pad for optimal longevity and may emit a temporary chemical smell that dissipates within days.
Verified claims
- Color palette
- Color palette reproduces the 15th-century Persian rug red-cream-blue triad.
- Care
- Pile resists shedding and stains; springs back after compression (pad for high traffic).
- Heated floor compatibility
- Heat-set construction prevents shrinkage and unraveling on heated floors.
- Stain resistance
- Spills bead and blot away without staining.
- Matting resistance
- Heat-set polypropylene pile resists matting and retains pattern in busy areas.
- Heated floor safety
- Certified for use on heated floors without shrinking or buckling.
- Dimensional stability
- No shrinkage or buckling under radiant heat.
- Plushness retention
- Maintains plushness under continuous radiant floor heating.
- Dining fit
- 240x310 cm fits dining tables up to 120x190 cm with 60 cm clearance; 160x230 cm fits tables up to 40x110 cm.
- Room fit
- 240x310 cm anchors living rooms with a 12-inch floor border; 160x230 cm fits under twin beds and in hallways.
- Off-gassing
- New rug chemical smell dissipates within days to a week with ventilation.
- Material
- The heat-set polypropylene material feels like wool, resists shedding for easy vacuuming, and repels stains.
- Pattern definition
- Heat-set twist-locked yarn keeps the intricate medallion pattern crisp over time.
- Initial odor
- A temporary chemical odor from manufacturing is normal and dissipates within days.
- Cleaning
- Professional cleaning recommended; spot-clean with mild detergent.
Product record
- Title
- Ornamental Border Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 278 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Softness and pile height
- The rug is certified for use on heated floors, meaning its soft polypropylene pile won't degrade or emit odors under radiant heat — a practical advantage that lets you heighten the underfoot comfort in colder months without compromising safety.
- The fiber undergoes a thermal treatment to lock in its crimp, producing a dense, plush pile that feels soft to the touch and resists matting — this is the same process that earns heat-set rugs a 'plush pile' designation and makes them a step up from standard polypropylene in both feel and longevity.
Design style and pattern origins
- The rug's 'bright vermeil red accented with cream and deep blue' reproduces the historic Persian rug color triad—red field, cream highlights, navy accents—that has defined Oriental rug coloration since the 15th century, giving it an instantly recognizable traditional aesthetic.
- The 'delicate fringe at the ends' is a deliberate stylistic cue referencing the warp-thread fringe of hand-knotted Oriental rugs, allowing this machine-made rug to project a handcrafted, heirloom-like finish that anchors it in tradition rather than contemporary minimalism.
Available sizes and exact dimensions
- The 240 x 310 cm size holds a near‑3:4 aspect ratio (0.77:1), aligning with the footprint of typical three‑seater sofas and rectangular dining tables, while the 160 x 230 cm size is slightly narrower (0.70:1), giving it a more elongated look that works well in hallways and alongside beds but can feel slim under a wide seating arrangement.
- The smaller 160 x 230 cm size is proportioned to define a zone without dominating the floor — it can tuck under the front two‑thirds of a twin bed, accommodate a compact four‑chair dining set with chairs remaining on the rug when pulled out (provided the table is narrow, around 40 cm wide), or act as a visual anchor in an entryway or small office, leaving roughly equal margins in a 9 x 11 foot room.
- For dining use, the standard 60‑cm (24‑inch) all‑sides clearance needed to keep chair legs on the rug dictates maximum table sizes: the 240 x 310 cm rug accommodates a table up to 120 x 190 cm (seating six), while the 160 x 230 cm rug fits only a narrow table up to 40 x 110 cm, essentially a console table — meaning most standard dining tables require the larger size.
- The larger 240 x 310 cm size is scaled to anchor a full living room seating group — with a standard 8‑foot sofa and coffee table, all front legs can rest on the rug while maintaining at least a 12‑inch border of exposed floor around the perimeter in a 10 x 12 foot room, making the space feel intentionally composed rather than crowded.
Understanding heat-set polypropylene
- Heat-set yarn is stabilized to resist shedding — unlike spun polypropylene or wool, the fibers don't readily pull free from the pile, so you won't find the rug's vermeil red filaments dusting the surrounding floor or filling the vacuum bag after every pass.
- Because heat-setting permanently sets the yarn's twist, the fibers won't untwist or fray with use, preserving the intricate medallion and square border definition even as the rug handles daily footfall — a legibility advantage over non-heat-set rugs where pile can open up and blur decorative motifs over time.
- Controlled heat treatment gives the yarn a smoother, more refined surface that feels soft and plush like wool underfoot, yet polypropylene's hydrophobic nature means spills bead up instead of soaking in — you get a cozy, inviting texture without the stain-guarding anxiety or professional cleaning bills that natural wool demands.
- Polypropylene fibers do not absorb moisture, so liquid-based spills like coffee, wine, or pet accidents stay on top of the pile long enough to be blotted up rather than bonding to the fiber — a practical advantage for a rug with a bright vermeil red field and cream border that would otherwise show stains readily.
- The heat-setting process recrystallizes the polypropylene into smaller, more oriented crystallites that lower the fiber's bending rigidity, so the pile springs back after compression more effectively than non-heat-set synthetics — in a busy entryway or living room, the rug resists flattening and matting longer.
- The heat-setting process eliminates the yarn's tendency to shrink under temperature changes, which is why this rug is explicitly rated safe for use over radiant heated floors — the fibers maintain their dimensions and the rug lies flat without buckling or pulling at the edges.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular ornamental area rug shown flat with a central cream medallion, dense floral pattern on a predominantly red field, ornate multicolor border, and short fringe visible at top and bottom edges.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and short knotted fringe visible on the short sides at the top and bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.03 · w 0.91 · h 0.94 (high) - Central medallionOval/diamond-shaped central medallion in a cream to light beige color with symmetric floral motifs and a small dark central motif.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.34 · w 0.19 · h 0.17 (high) - Field patternDense allover floral and vine pattern covering the main field; dominant background color of this field is a saturated red with small beige, dark blue, and brown floral motifs layered over it.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Corner spandrelsLighter cream/beige corner spandrels that contrast with the red field and contain floral motifs that mirror the medallion styling.
4 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.17 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Border bandsMultiple decorative border bands surrounding the field: a thin inner linear band, a wider ornate band with repeating floral medallions, and an outer narrow red guard stripe next to the fringe.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - FringeShort light-colored fringe tassels visible at the top and bottom short edges of the rug.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.97 · w 0.88 · h 0.03 (high) - Small dark motif accentsDark navy to brown small motifs and outlines used throughout patterning, providing contrast around floral elements and medallion edges.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.52 (medium)
Other
Overhead studio shot of the rug placed on a wood floor with even lighting and slight surface shadows from texture; no props or packaging visible.
- Background surfaceLight to medium tone wood plank floor visible around the rug on all sides.
4 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.04 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.95 · y 0.00 · w 0.04 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.91 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.97 · w 0.91 · h 0.03 (high) - Shot compositionCentered overhead view showing entire rug within the frame with small margins of floor visible on all sides.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight texture shadows revealing pile and floor grain.
Colors
deep red· main fieldcream beige· central medallion and corner spandrels#D3BCABdark navy· ornate border motifs and outlineswarm tan· secondary fills and small motifs- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and short knotted fringe visible on the short sides at the top and bottom of the image.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded ornamental area rug showing the pile face, backside weave, serged red edge, and a small white fringe at one corner. Visible pattern includes floral and vine motifs in red, cream, navy-blue and gold tones.
- Folded cornerRug folded back on itself forming a raised curved corner that exposes both the front pile and the woven backing along the underside.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - Front pile surfaceDense short pile with a slightly textured, looped appearance showing an ornate floral and vine pattern across the face.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.56 (high) - Woven backingFlat woven backing visible on the underside of the folded corner with a grid-like weave and muted version of the rug pattern.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.37 (high) - Serged edgeNarrow, densely stitched serged edge in bright red running along the rug perimeter where visible on the fold.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high) - FringeShort white twisted fringe tassels visible at the lower right corner of the rug face.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - Pattern colors and motifsOrnamental motifs include cream field areas with clustered floral rosettes, deep red medallion and border shapes, navy-blue curving vines, and small gold/tan accent dots.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph showing the rug on a light wood floor with soft directional lighting from top-left, shallow depth of field, and natural shadows under the folded corner.
- Background surfaceLight-colored wood floor visible beneath the rug occupying lower-left and lower-right corners of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.77 · w 0.60 · h 0.23 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up angled view focusing on the folded corner with the rest of the rug receding out of focus toward the top of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left creates gentle highlights on pile texture and a soft shadow beneath the folded corner.
Colors
bright red· serged edgewarm cream· background fieldnavy blue· decorative motifsmuted gold· accent detailswhite· fringe- Folded cornerRug folded back on itself forming a raised curved corner that exposes both the front pile and the woven backing along the underside.
- 03
Product
Corner and border of a patterned woven rug with a folded corner showing pile front and woven backing, a narrow red welt and a short cream fringe at one edge.
- Folded cornerLower-right corner of the rug is folded back toward the viewer, exposing the rug's woven backside and showing the front pile edge lifting off the floor.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Pile surface patternDense low-pile surface on the rug front with an ornate floral and medallion pattern in multiple small motifs, including stylized blossoms and scrolling leaf shapes.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Border designVisible decorative border band near the folded corner with a dominant deep red field containing repeated floral cartouches outlined by a narrow multicolored inner band and outer red welt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Welt/edge finishingNarrow stitched welt in a saturated red tone running along the rug edge visible on the folded flap and outer border.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.60 (high) - FringeShort cream-colored fringe tassels running along the rug's lower edge, appearing straight and closely packed.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Woven backingBackside of the rug exposed by the fold shows a flat woven backing with a lighter, more muted color palette and visible weave texture.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Pile texture highlightPile shows subtle shading variation and slightly raised yarn tufts creating a textured look where light catches the fibers.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.90 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the rug on a light wood floor with directional soft lighting from the top-left; slight shadowing under the folded corner and minimal props.
- Background surfaceLight-toned wood plank floor visible beneath the rug and around the folded corner.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up angled overhead composition focused on the rug corner and border, with the folded section placed near the right-center of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting from the upper-left produces gentle highlights on the pile and a small shadow under the folded corner.
Colors
deep red· border fieldivory· central field#ECEAE4navy· accent outlines and small motifsgolden tan· floral motifsmuted olive· small leaf accentscream· fringemuted beige-red· backing- Folded cornerLower-right corner of the rug is folded back toward the viewer, exposing the rug's woven backside and showing the front pile edge lifting off the floor.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does the rug hold up in high-traffic areas, and does the heat-set polypropylene resist matting or crushing over time?
- Heat-set polypropylene is inherently durable and stain-resistant, making it suitable for moderate to high-traffic areas. However, like any synthetic pile, it may show some flattening over time in very busy spots; using a rug pad will help reduce wear and extend its lifespan.
- Can the fringe be safely vacuumed without damage, and is it prone to fraying with regular use?
- We recommend vacuuming the fringe gently using a low-suction setting or a brush attachment to avoid pulling or tangling. Heat-set polypropylene is durable, but the fringe may be prone to fraying over time with heavy foot traffic; careful maintenance helps extend its life.
- Is this rug machine washable or does it require professional cleaning?
- This rug is made of heat-set polypropylene and does not have specific machine wash instructions provided. For synthetic fiber rugs like this, professional cleaning is typically recommended to maintain the integrity of the fibers and the fringe. Spot cleaning with mild detergent and water may be suitable for small spills, but we advise consulting a professional cleaner for overall care.
- Does the rug have a strong chemical odor out of the box, and if so, how long does it typically take to dissipate?
- As with many new polypropylene rugs, there may be a temporary chemical odor from the manufacturing process. This typically dissipates within a few days to a week with proper ventilation (opening windows or airing out the rug). The heat-set polypropylene construction is generally low-VOC once aired.