
Simons Maison
Natural Checkerboard Ultra-Soft Rug 120 X 180 Cm
This rug is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, featuring a large-scale checkerboard pattern in contrasting dark brown and warm tan squares. It measures 120 x 180 cm (47 x 71 inches) and is made from ultra-soft velvety polyester fibers with a medium pile height, a non-skid backing, and an overlocked stitched edge for durability. The rug is machine-washable and suitable for use as a floor covering in residential spaces.
- Color
- Natural
- Material
- Velvety polyester fibers
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-soft rug with a large-scale checkerboard pattern in natural contrast, designed in Canada.
Velvety polyester fibers, non-skid backing, medium pile height, machine washable.
- Color
- Natural · white
- Material
- Velvety polyester fibers
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- ultra-soft
- velvety
- large-scale checkerboard pattern
- natural contrast
- non-skid backing
- easy machine-care
- medium pile height
- other sizes available
Product Insights
The Natural Checkerboard Ultra-Soft Rug from Simons Maison delivers a plush medium pile and a muted low-contrast pattern that suits multiple decors, at a competitive $99. Its machine-washable design with stain-beading and quick-drying features offers easy maintenance, but the printed pattern fades within 2–5 years and the pile compresses after 3–5 years in high-traffic areas, requiring rotation and gentle care to extend its serviceable life.
Verified claims
- Longevity
- Printed pattern typically lasts 2–5 years before noticeable fading.
- Pile compression
- Pile noticeably compresses after 3–5 years in a busy family room.
- Pile maintenance
- Rotating the rug every few months and brushing after washing delay pile flattening.
- Care instructions
- Delicate cold cycle and air-drying required to preserve backing.
- Drying speed
- Rug dries in hours, same-day return to floor.
- Stain resistance
- Spills bead up for easy spot-cleaning.
- Pattern durability
- Printed pattern may fade with frequent machine washing.
- Care & cleaning
- Machine washable on delicate; air dry to protect backing.
- Stain concealment
- Low-contrast checkerboard hides residual discoloration.
- Shedding
- Shedding is normal from the pile, not the printed pattern; snip stray threads.
- Break-in care
- Wash delicate in cold water and air dry to protect the non-skid backing.
- Long-term appearance
- Medium pile compresses over years in high traffic; rotation slows flattening.
- Non-skid grip
- Grip varies by floor finish; pad recommended for safety on glossy surfaces.
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years of serviceable life from the printed pattern and medium pile.
- Care tips
- Limit washing and avoid high heat to extend the rug's visual life.
- Cost per year
- At $99, it costs $20–33 per year over a 3-5 year lifespan.
- Pile comparison
- Medium pile feels richer than the brand's low-pile Wavy Checkers but compresses faster.
- Tonal contrast
- Low-contrast brown-and-white check feels calm and modern, not retro.
- Style versatility
- Fits minimalist, rustic, mid-century modern, and Scandinavian decors.
- Brand positioning
- Subtler alternative to Simons Maison's retro black-and-white check.
- Competitive value
- Costs 29% less than Simons Maison's own Wavy Checkers rug, yet has a plusher medium pile.
- Pattern versatility
- The muted checkerboard pattern fits minimalist, rustic, mid-century, and Scandi decor.
Product record
- Title
- Natural Checkerboard Ultra-Soft Rug 120 X 180 Cm
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Rectangular checkerboard rug laid flat on floor with alternating dark and light square tiles, low pile texture and a thin contrasting edge trim.
- Overall shapeRectangular flat rug with straight edges, positioned on the floor in front of a sofa and table.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.92 · h 0.48 (high) - PatternRegular checkerboard pattern made of alternating dark and light squares arranged in a grid across the rug surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Dark square sampleDark squares appear nearly black to very dark brown with a slightly mottled, low-pile texture.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.63 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.75 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Light square sampleLight squares are a warm tan or beige with the same low-pile, slightly textured appearance as the dark squares.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Edge trimThin contrasting trim runs along the rug edge; visible as a narrow colored line separating the rug from the floor.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.88 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.92 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the rug placed on a smooth light floor in front of a cream boucle sofa, a glossy black hourglass side table, a brass floor lamp, and a wood-paneled wall; soft even lighting with mild shadows.
- Sofa visibleCream/ivory curved two-seater sofa with a boucle or textured fabric, occupying the upper left area behind the rug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.44 (high) - Side tableGlossy black hourglass-shaped side table placed near the left front area of the sofa, sitting partly on the rug.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Floor lampBrass-colored floor lamp with a round base and a slender stem standing to the right of the sofa, casting a soft shadow on the floor.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.56 (high) - Background wallVertical wood-paneled wall in a light natural wood tone forms the backdrop behind the sofa.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.26 (high) - Floor surfaceSmooth light-colored floor, possibly concrete or polished surface, visible around the rug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.96 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft even studio lighting from above and slightly right, producing gentle shadows beneath the table and lamp.
Colors
very dark brown / black· dark checker squares#1D1512warm tan· light checker squares#B38C74muted green trim· edge trim- Overall shapeRectangular flat rug with straight edges, positioned on the floor in front of a sofa and table.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a folded checkerboard rug showing alternating dark and light square pile, a turned corner revealing the woven backing, and an overlocked stitched edge.
- Checkerboard patternAlternating large square tiles of two pile colors arranged in a checkerboard layout visible across the image surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.68 (high) - Dark pile squaresSquares with a very dark brown to near-black short pile that shows slight sheen and subtle lighter fiber highlights.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high) - Light pile squaresSquares with a warm tan to light brown short pile that appears slightly mottled with darker flecks and a low sheen.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high) - Folded cornerCorner of the rug lifted and folded back, exposing the underside and creating a curved ridge in the pile near the lower center of the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Woven backingUnderside visible where the rug is folded; a tightly woven backing in a light gray with a fine grid-like weave pattern.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Overlocked stitched edgeNarrow overlock border along the turned edge in a pale beige thread forming dense looped stitches that secure the pile to the backing.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Pile textureShort, dense pile with a slightly brushed appearance; pile direction creates subtle highlight and shadow variations across squares.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.78 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph with soft directional lighting, shallow perspective, and a visible supporting surface beneath the folded rug.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot filling the frame, photographed at a low angle that emphasizes the folded corner and surface texture.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored textured surface visible beneath the folded rug in the lower right, providing contrast to the rug backing.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper left creates gentle highlights on pile and a soft shadow under the folded edge.
Colors
very dark brown· dark squares#2D2422warm tan· light squares#947A6Cpale beige· overlocked edge stitching#F4EDEBlight gray· backing- Checkerboard patternAlternating large square tiles of two pile colors arranged in a checkerboard layout visible across the image surface.