Washable rugs have gained popularity due to their practicality and ease of maintenance. The market offers numerous options, including different styles like flat-weave, shag, or modern designs. A variety of shapes is available, including square, circle, and rectangle. For testing purposes, nine rugs were reviewed, focusing on sizes such as 5-by-7-foot or 4-by-8-foot. One featured rug, designed by Hema Persad, integrates functional elements like a velcro underlay to stabilize the rug, which is beneficial for pet owners. Cleaning accidents is easier, although some imprints may remain after use.
Designed by New American Voices honoree Hema Persad as part of Architectural Digest's collection with Ruggable, this rug was the perfect addition to production and activation director Stefanie Lindenbaum's living room. "My apartment has a lot of neutral colors (mainly beige, white, black, and light wood) with small pops of colors in throw blankets, coffee table books, etc., so I love that the rug mirrors that with small swatches of blue in each corner." Lindenbaum found the design's velcro underlay to be a game changer, especially with an energetic puppy at home.
It really holds the rug in place, even when she's being rough with it. It was also super easy to clean when she had an accident on it too. Her only callout is that imprints from paw prints, chairs, and table legs set pretty deeply on this rug. "You can smooth them out a bit, but they don’t completely go away," she noted.
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