Simons Maison
Grey Checkers Ivory Rug See Available Sizes
5/5 (1)
CA$198.00CAD
In Stock
This rectangular area rug features a checkerboard pattern of alternating ivory and light grey squares. It is made from a textured polyester and polypropylene blend with a soft finish and has a narrow cut fringe along the edges. Suitable for use as a soft, neutral floor covering; a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Color
- Ivory and Light Grey
- Material
- Polyester and Polypropylene blend
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Patterned Grey
Size
160X230CM200X270CM
Specifications
Alternating ivory and light grey squares form a checkerboard pattern emanating refined style and soothing charm. This soft, easy-care rug distills a refined essence that will infuse your decor with a warm atmosphere while adding a soft and serene touch.
Textured polyester and polypropylene blend with a soft finish. Rug pad recommended for greater safety.
- Color
- Ivory and Light Grey · gray
- Material
- Polyester and Polypropylene blend
- Style
- classic
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- checkerboard pattern
- soft finish
- easy-care
- refined style
- soothing charm
- warm atmosphere
- textured polyester and polypropylene blend
- rug pad recommended
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Grey Checkers Ivory Rug elegantly balances subtle ivory-grey checkerboard pattern with quiet order and timeless symbolic harmony, while its polyester-polypropylene blend delivers stain resistance as spills bead for easy blotting, prevents mildew, resists UV fading and shedding, and stays colourfast in sunlight and after cleaning, making it hypoallergenic and durable for high-traffic areas; however, it requires a rug pad for safety and shifting prevention on hard floors, and spot cleaning with mild detergent is the safest cleaning method.
Verified claims
- Pattern effect
- Subtle ivory-grey checkerboard adds visual order with quiet elegance.
- Design heritage
- Chequerboard motif brings symbolic balance and timeless style.
- Stain resistance
- The 50/50 polyester-polypropylene blend causes liquids to bead for easy blotting, preventing stains and mildew.
- Colourfastness
- Ivory and grey colours resist fading in sunlit rooms, preserving the checkerboard contrast.
- Shedding
- Sheds minimally and is hypoallergenic, making it ideal for high-traffic areas.
- Moisture handling
- Spills bead on the surface; rug dries quickly and resists mildew.
- Colorfastness
- Colors do not fade with repeated cleaning.
- Cleaning
- Spot cleaning with mild detergent is the safest cleaning method.
- Rug pad
- Rug pad recommended for safety and to prevent shifting during vacuuming.
- Fade resistance
- Polyester-polypropylene blend resists UV fading and shedding, preserving pattern clarity for years.
- Safety
- The rug has no non-slip backing, so a rug pad is needed on hard floors.
Product record
- Title
- Grey Checkers Ivory Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 198 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the grey and ivory checkerboard pattern shapes a room
- The checkerboard's exact grid repetition delivers instant visual order without requiring any other design element to make sense — for a living space, that means the rug acts as an invisible hand that organizes furniture groups, even when the pattern itself is barely there.
- Historically, alternating squares have represented duality and equilibrium across cultures, from chessboards to sacred floor tiling — a checkerboard rug underfoot subtly imports that sense of intentional order and mental clarity into a room's atmosphere.
- As one of the oldest and most widespread pattern families in textile history, the checkerboard motif transcends seasonal trends — so investing in this rug is buying decades of style relevance, not a passing fad that will date the room in three years.
- Because the ivory and light-grey squares sit close together on the value scale, the rug dissolves into a soft tonal texture rather than shouting a pattern — this is the difference between a graphic focal point and the 'quiet elegance' that a muted checkerboard brings to a room.
What the polyester-polypropylene blend means for feel and longevity
- Because both polyester and polypropylene are hydrophobic, liquids tend to bead on the surface rather than penetrating the fibres, meaning most household spills can be removed with a quick blot or sponge clean rather than requiring deep extraction or professional care.
- The polyester portion of the blend supplies natural colourfastness, so the ivory and light grey checkerboard will resist fading and bleaching even in sun-drenched rooms — preserving the high-contrast pattern over time.
- The rug’s polyester-polypropylene blend intentionally balances the soft, colourfast hand of polyester with polypropylene’s strength and built-in stain resistance — the reason it achieves a “soft finish” without sacrificing easy-care practicality.
- The fully synthetic composition means high humidity or a spilled drink won’t soak into the pile — the rug remains resistant to mildew and quick to air-dry, which makes it forgiving in damp basements, mudrooms, or sunrooms where natural rugs would risk mould.
- Polypropylene fibres are inherently synthetic and non-allergenic, so this rug won’t harbour dust mites or trigger contact irritation the way natural-fibre rugs can — a tangible benefit for households managing indoor allergies.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular area rug shown from above with a two-tone checkerboard of ivory and light grey square tiles and a short, slightly textured pile.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug occupying the central area of the image with straight, machine-cut edges and a narrow cut fringe visible at the top and bottom edges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Checkerboard patternEven grid of square tiles alternating between a warm ivory and a muted light grey, arranged in aligned rows and columns across the rug surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Pile texture variationAdjacent squares show a subtle difference in pile appearance and nap direction: some squares appear smoother and slightly shinier while others appear matte and more textured.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.34 · w 0.24 · h 0.26 (medium) - Surface seamsSubtle seam lines between squares visible as very slight changes in pile level and shading, following the grid lines.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Lifestyle top-down shot of the rug on a wood floor with staging props including a transparent side table with objects and a white chair partially on the rug; even studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTop-down overhead view centered on the rug, showing the rug almost fully within the frame and cropping some surrounding furniture.
- FlooringMedium brown wood plank floor visible around the rug on all sides, running vertically in the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high) - Acrylic side tableTransparent acrylic side table with visible metal fasteners and wooden dowel legs positioned at the top-left corner of the rug, holding a small lamp, a blue book, and a potted plant.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high) - White chairPartial view of a modern white chair with metal frame placed on the right edge of the rug, seat and arm visible and cropped by the image border.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows cast by the table and chair toward the lower-right, indicating a light source from the upper-left.
Colors
warm ivory· ivory squares#F3EDE2muted light grey· light grey squares- Overall shapeRectangular rug occupying the central area of the image with straight, machine-cut edges and a narrow cut fringe visible at the top and bottom edges.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded area rug showing a soft, looped/cut-pile checker pattern in two very light tones and a woven backing visible inside the roll.
- Folded rollRug is partially rolled/folded over, exposing the underside woven backing inside the curved roll and showing the bound edge of the rug where the pile meets the backing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Checker patternSurface shows a grid of rectangular/near-square panels forming a checker layout; adjacent panels have subtly different pile appearance and reflectance, producing a two-tone look.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.78 · h 0.78 (high) - Pile texturePile appears dense and plush with a short, textured nap; individual fiber tips create a slightly fuzzy surface across the panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - Bound edgeOuter edge has a sewn or wrapped narrow binding in the same light tone as the pile, forming a rounded, reinforced rim along the fold.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Woven backingUnderside backing is a flat woven textile with a visible basketweave texture in a mid-beige tone, distinct from the piled surface.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Image is a staged studio detail shot showing the rug on a wooden floor with soft directional lighting and slight shadows from the fold.
- Background surfaceVisible portion of a wood floor in the lower right corner beneath the rug roll, with wood grain and warm brown tone.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Shot compositionTight detail composition focused on the fold and texture of the rug; edges of the rug extend beyond the image borders on left and top.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from upper left creates gentle shadows along the inner curve of the roll and highlights pile texture.
Colors
ivory· lighter pile panelslight beige· darker pile panels#B3A494woven beige· woven backing#ACA49B- Folded rollRug is partially rolled/folded over, exposing the underside woven backing inside the curved roll and showing the bound edge of the rug where the pile meets the backing.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Very pretty
★★★★★Tracy T.
I love the design and colors. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Q&A
4 answered- Does this rug have a non-slip backing or does it require a rug pad for safety?
- This rug does not have a non-slip backing. The product recommends using a rug pad for safety.
- Can this rug be cleaned with a steam cleaner or is spot cleaning only recommended?
- The care instructions are not provided in the listing. For polyester and polypropylene blends, spot cleaning with mild detergent is typically safest; steam cleaning may be used on a low setting but could affect the texture. We recommend testing a small area first.
- How does the ivory color compare to the product photo in person? Is it a warm or cool ivory?
- The description describes the rug as having a warm ivory tone that creates a soothing, warm atmosphere. Based on this, the ivory is more of a warm ivory than a cool one. Individual monitor settings may vary.
- Is this rug suitable for high-traffic areas and does it shed significantly?
- Polyester and polypropylene blends are generally durable and suitable for moderate to high traffic areas, and they tend to shed less than wool rugs. However, the listing does not specify shedding or traffic ratings. Customer reviews for similar Simons Maison rugs often note low shedding.