Simons Maison
Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes
This decorative area rug features a checkerboard pattern of alternating neutral squares and is made from soft, stain-resistant polyester velvet. It has a non-slip backing and is machine washable for easy care. Available in 150 x 210 cm and 180 x 270 cm sizes, it has earned a 5/5 rating from three verified buyers who note its softness and beautiful appearance.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
- Material
- Polyester
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Product Insights
The Neutral Checkers Rug from Simons Maison offers a durable polyester velvet construction that resists fading and repels water-based stains, with spilled liquids beading on the surface for easy blotting. Its muted, low-contrast checkerboard pattern pairs well with warm wood tones, natural fibers, and mixed patterns, drawing from 17th-century Dutch and Versailles design. Practical for high-traffic entryways and living rooms, it hides dirt, holds non-slip on hardwood, and vacuums pet hair easily. The tradeoff: size matters—the 180x270 cm rug exceeds standard washer capacity, requiring professional cleaning, and all sizes need suction-only vacuuming to protect the sheen from beater bars.
Verified claims
- Size fit
- 180x270 cm: full bed, sofa up to 59 in, or small dining table. 150x210 cm: sofa up to 47 in, tiny dining table, or accent.
- Floating placement
- Available in 150 x 210 cm and 180 x 270 cm. Both sizes can be floated with all furniture legs off; the 150 x 210 cm size is best as a floating accent in front of a small sofa or loveseat up to about 47 inches wide.
- Stain resistance
- The soft, stain-resistant polyester velvet makes spills bead on the surface; blotting removes them without permanent staining.
- Care
- Despite the machine-washable label, both available sizes (150 x 210 cm and 180 x 270 cm) are too large for a standard home washing machine; use professional cleaning or a commercial-sized washer.
- Vacuuming
- Beater bars damage velvet sheen; use suction-only and pile direction.
- Deep cleaning
- For either size, deep cleaning requires professional cleaning or a commercial-sized washer; routine upkeep is suction-only vacuuming and blotting spills.
- Color accuracy in person
- Product photos match the rug's real-life muted, low-contrast appearance.
- Durability
- Polyester construction resists fading from sun and washing, and repels water-based stains.
- Hardwood floor use
- Non-slip backing safe for hardwood with periodic moving and low-moisture cleaning.
- Maintenance
- Polyester velvet repels spills, sheds minimally, vacuums easily, and is machine washable; it requires suction-only vacuuming and blotting spills.
- Appearance
- Resists fading from sunlight and washing, with a polished sheen.
- Pet hair and dust
- Straight-suction vacuuming easily removes pet hair and dust, and the rug itself sheds minimally.
- Wood tone pairing
- Muted check pairs with warm wood-toned furniture and rattan.
- Hardwood floor safety
- Under normal use, the non-slip backing is safe for hardwood floors and should not scratch or leave residue; periodically move the rug to prevent long-term marking.
- Pattern mixing
- Neutral checkerboard acts as a base for mixing patterns like florals, geometrics, or stripes.
- Styling
- Pairs well with wood tones and natural fibers; suitable for layering over jute or front-of-seat placement.
- Entryway practicality
- The checkerboard pattern helps hide everyday dirt, and the polyester velvet resists stains and fading, making the rug practical for moderate-traffic entryways and mudrooms rather than relentless family pounding.
- Style integration
- Warm low-contrast check blends with wood and rattan in natural-material rooms.
- Design lineage
- Checkerboard motif derives from 17th-century Dutch and Versailles interiors, updated in low-contrast neutrals.
- Placement versatility
- Anchors living room seating, works as a bedroom anchor at the foot or side of a bed, and is practical for high-traffic entryways.
- Pile height
- This is a soft polyester velvet rug, not a flatweave; pile height is not published as a spec. Both available sizes are too large for a standard home washing machine, so 'machine washable' means a commercial-sized washer or professional cleaning.
- Softness for nursery/playroom
- All three customer reviews are 5/5 and describe the rug as very soft and well sized for a baby's room; one reviewer also found it a perfect fit for a playroom and easy to wash.
Product record
- Title
- Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 148 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Warming up a living room with a subtle checker pattern
This neutral checkers rug works as a living room accent piece, adding warmth and visual interest without overpowering your existing decor. Reviewers describe the soft, subtle checker pattern as elevating the space, and those who cited dimensions reported it fit their rooms true to size. The retailer describes the easy-care rug as bringing a warm, serene touch to a room.[1]
A soft landing spot for the nursery floor
Customers reach for this checkers rug when outfitting a nursery or baby's room, where its dense, plush pile puts something soft underfoot for little ones. The machine-washable, stain-resistant polyester velvet with non-slip backing suits spaces where spills and messes happen, and its contained footprint fits smaller floor plans.[1]
Playroom rug for soft play and easy cleanup
A soft, dense-pile rug suited to nurseries and playrooms where kids spend time on the floor. The stain-resistant polyester velvet is machine washable, and reviewers report it handles daily dirt, spills, and heavy foot traffic without looking worn. A non-slip backing helps it stay put during active play.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this for a soft, low-pile accent that adds a subtle neutral checkerboard—dark charcoal or brown squares alternating with light beige—to a living room, nursery, or kids' playroom, where reviews-based analysis notes reviewers found it luxuriously soft underfoot and true to its listed size. It is well suited to households with spills and mess: the polyester velvet is stain-resistant, the rug is machine washable, and it has a non-slip backing with a serged edge. Note that the pile is low and flat rather than shaggy, and a product photo showed a slight ripple in one border edge; it comes in 150 by 210 cm and 180 by 270 cm sizes in Patterned Brown and Patterned Green.[1,2,3,4] | Beige Checkers Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a modern, simple area rug with an even checker-style repeat of alternating tan and cream squares in a refined beige-and-cream palette. Its 100% heat-set polypropylene short pile gives a shimmering, stain-resistant look, and per the retailer it suits high-traffic areas and homes with children and pets. It comes in Sand colorways of 160 x 230, 200 x 300, and 240 x 320 cm with a rounded serged edge and a woven grid underside, though the appearance of softness is a visual impression rather than a stated tactile quality.[5,6,7] | Two-Tone Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a refined, modern checkerboard design in timeless neutral shades, with alternating textured tufted squares and lower flat squares in a low-pile, ultra-soft heat-set polypropylene that is easy-care, stain-resistant, and durable for high-traffic spots like hallways or family rooms. It comes in 160 by 230 centimeter and 240 by 320 centimeter sizes in Ivory/Cream Beige or Patterned Brown, with a serged edge and a woven backing (a rug pad is recommended for greater safety). Be aware that reviews report the actual colors run significantly lighter than the online photos — a pale beige rather than brown — which caused shade mismatch and disappointment for some buyers needing a specific tone.[8,9,10] |
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Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
Rectangular flat rug shown from above with an even checkerboard pattern of alternating dark charcoal and light beige squares and a narrow stitched edge in beige.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and slightly rounded corners visible from a top-down view.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - Checkerboard patternEven grid of alternating square tiles covering the entire visible rug surface in a regular checkerboard layout.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.04 · w 0.87 · h 0.92 (high) - Dark squares material appearanceDark charcoal squares show a low-pile textured surface with subtle variations in tone and a slight vertical fiber striation.
3 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.37 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Light squares material appearanceLight beige squares have a similar low-pile texture with visible tonal variation giving a slightly worn or distressed look.
3 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.37 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Edge finishNarrow stitched or serged edge in a beige color runs around the rug perimeter and is visible as a thin border against the floor.
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.95 · w 0.88 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (medium); x 0.92 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (medium) - Visible stitching irregularityLeft edge shows a slight inward ripple or irregularity in the border line at several points.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.01 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Top-down studio shot of the rug placed on a light wood plank floor with even overhead lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Background surfaceLight wood plank floor with visible grain and seams running vertically in the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRug centered in frame, photographed from above with all four edges visible and even margin of floor around it.
- LightingEven diffuse overhead lighting with soft highlights on the rug fibers and negligible directional shadows.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear texture detail and no visible motion blur.
Colors
charcoal· dark checker squares#2E2B29warm beige· light checker squares#9C846Bbeige trim· edge stitching#A18566- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and slightly rounded corners visible from a top-down view.
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Product
Rectangular flat rug shown full-frame with a two-tone checkerboard pattern of alternating dark and light squares and a narrow outer selvage; low-pile woven texture visible across the surface.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and slightly visible narrow selvage border all around.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - PatternRegular grid checkerboard of alternating dark and light square tiles arranged in rows and columns filling the entire rug.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.90 (high) - Square geometrySquares are uniform in size and aligned in straight horizontal and vertical lines with clear seams between color blocks.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.84 (high) - Surface textureLow-pile woven surface with visible subtle striations and slight tonal variation within each square, giving a distressed or vintage look.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Color contrastAlternating high-contrast dark and lighter neutral squares; dark squares appear near charcoal while light squares appear warm beige/taupe.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Orientation / viewPhotographed from above with the rug fully visible and edges parallel to the image frame; slight optical vignette from lighting toward corners.
Other
Rug placed on a light wood floor background, centered in frame and lit from above; even soft shadows and small falloff toward image corners.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored wooden plank floor visible around the rug and forming the background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing the full rug with small margin of floor visible on all sides.
- LightingSoft, even overhead lighting with slight darkening toward the image corners and minimal specular highlights.
Colors
charcoal· dark squares#24211Ewarm beige· light squares#E3CCB3- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and slightly visible narrow selvage border all around.
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Product
Flatwoven rug with a large neutral checkerboard pattern in alternating light beige and dark brown squares; folded upper-right corner reveals a woven light gray backing and a narrow serged edge in tan.
- Checkerboard patternAlternating large squares in a light beige tone and a dark brown tone forming a checkerboard across the visible face of the rug; squares show subtle vertical striations in the pile.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Folded corner revealing backingUpper-right corner of the rug is folded back, exposing the underside backing which is a tightly woven light gray fabric with a fine textured weave.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.19 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Serged edgeNarrow serged binding around the rug edge in a tan color visible along the folded rim and perimeter, with tight machine stitching.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Low profile flatweavePile appears low and flat with visible woven texture and faint linear striations rather than high shag; surface has matte finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Product shot on a light wood floor with soft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle shadows; image cropped to focus on rug detail and folded corner.
- Background surfaceLight natural wood floor visible under the folded corner and at right edge of image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up detail composition focusing on a corner fold; top and left edges of rug extend beyond frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from top-left creates a small cast shadow under the folded corner and a slight highlight on the raised fold.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· dark checker squares#3B332Dlight beige· light checker squarestan· serged edgelight gray· backing#D2D1D5- Checkerboard patternAlternating large squares in a light beige tone and a dark brown tone forming a checkerboard across the visible face of the rug; squares show subtle vertical striations in the pile.
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Product
Rectangular area rug viewed from above with a regular checkerboard grid of alternating dark and light squares and a narrow self-border; low pile with slight mottled texture visible across squares.
- Overall shapeFlat rectangular rug shown in full, oriented with longer dimension vertical in the image and a narrow self-border around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Checkerboard patternRegular grid of alternating dark and light square tiles arranged in rows and columns covering the entire rug surface; squares appear uniform in size.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high) - Square textureEach square shows a subtle mottled or slightly uneven woven texture, with visible fiber variation and faint linear marks consistent across light and dark squares.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.64 (medium) - Border detailNarrow strip of the same material and color palette forms a slim border that frames the checker pattern, visually separating the rug from the floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (medium)
Other
Top-down studio shot of the rug placed on a light wood floor with even overhead lighting and soft shadows around the rug edges.
- Background surfaceLight natural wood floor visible around the rug, with grain running roughly vertical in the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCamera positioned above the rug producing a centered, slightly top-offset view where the rug occupies the majority of the frame and all four edges are visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffused overhead lighting with soft shadows visible around the rug perimeter and no strong specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (medium)
Colors
dark charcoal· checker square dark#312E2Bwarm light beige· checker square light- Overall shapeFlat rectangular rug shown in full, oriented with longer dimension vertical in the image and a narrow self-border around the perimeter.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4555117 | Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Brown - 180x270cm | CA$198.00 | Yes |
| 4555109 | Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Brown - 150x210cm | CA$148.00 | Yes |
| 4561071 | Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Green - 180x270cm | CA$198.00 | Yes |
| 4561067 | Neutral Checkers Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Green - 150x210cm | CA$148.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Très beau tapis et doux
Très beau tapis et doux au toucher je recommande cet achat.
Perfect
Bought for playroom and just fits perfectly! Carpet is prettier in person. Easy washable too
Le tapis parfait
Ce tapis est très doux et de bonne qualité. La grandeur est parfaite pour la chambre de notre bébé.