Ornate medallion rug See available sizes product image (primary)
Rectangular ornate area rug shown flat from above with a central medallion, multiple decorative borders, and dense floral and arabesque motif work across the face.

Simons Maison

Ornate Medallion Rug See Available Sizes

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CA$198.00CAD
In Stock

This is an ornate medallion area rug with a rectangular shape and a dense floral and arabesque pattern. It features a prominent central medallion, multiple decorative borders, and a low-to-medium pile. The rug is made of Olefin Heatset with jute backing, and a rug pad is recommended for safety. It is available in multiple sizes.

Material
Olefin Heatset, Jute backing
Style
traditional
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Patterned EcruPatterned Red

Size

200X280CM160X230CM

Specifications

A richly-coloured rug with a delicate medallion pattern, offering traditional elegance.

Olefin Heatset construction and jute backing.

Material
Olefin Heatset, Jute backing
Secondary
jute
Style
traditional
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • ornate medallion pattern
  • olefin heatset
  • jute backing
  • rug pad recommended

Product Insights

Simons Maison's Ornate Medallion Rug is an affordable $198 alternative to wool, featuring a heat-set olefin construction that delivers a soft, plush feel, stain and fade resistance, and minimal shedding. Its jute backing, however, requires dry environments and limits cleaning to spot treatment only, making it a balance between easy-care resilience and careful maintenance.

Verified claims

Room fit
200x280 fits sofas, dining (55cm clearance); 160x230 under coffee tables.
Moisture resistance
Polypropylene fibers resist stains and inhibit mildew.
Ease of use
Lightweight, soft underfoot, spot-clean only.
Value
Ornate olefin rug at $198 offers affordable alternative to wool.
Shedding
Minimal initial shedding; regular vacuuming clears loose fibers quickly.
Care and handling
Spot clean with mild detergent; never machine wash due to jute backing.
Texture
Olefin heatset construction gives a soft, plush feel similar to wool that retains its texture in high-traffic areas.
Feel & handling
Lighter than wool, soft underfoot, and sheds minimally, requiring less maintenance.
Backing
Jute backing requires dry environments and spot cleaning only.
Heatset process
Heat-set polypropylene locks in pattern definition and resists pile crushing.
Stain and fade resistance
Olefin with jute backing: solution-dyed for fade resistance and non-absorbent for stain resistance.
Color palette
Warm cream field, golden tan medallion, dark brown outlines, burgundy and olive accents.
Pattern
Oval medallion with symmetrical vines, multiple borders, dark corner spandrels.
Edge finish
Clean serged edge in cream, no fringe.
Size fit
200x280 cm fits dining tables, sofas, and queen beds; 160x230 cm suits coffee tables.

Product record

Title
Ornate Medallion Rug See Available Sizes
Brand
Simons Maison
Price
198 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

How these sizes work in real rooms

  • If neither size feels broad enough for a sprawling sectional, layering the medallion rug on top of a larger, neutral jute or sisal base yields the anchored furniture-zone look at a lower total cost than a single oversized ornate rug.
  • The 160x230cm size is the classic choice for a compact living room where the rug sits under the coffee table only, defining a cozy conversation nook without the expense of a room-spanning piece.
  • At 200 cm wide, the rug meets the core design rule of being at least as wide as the sofa, meaning it can anchor a standard three-seat sofa up to about 200 cm long in a front-legs-on layout without appearing undersized.
  • By the 60-cm rule, the 200x280 rug provides a functional 55 cm pull-back zone on each side for a 90-cm-wide six-seat dining table — close to the recommended cushion that keeps chair legs on the rug when pulled out.
  • Both size options leave a generous perimeter when centered in a mid-sized room: in a 3.5-metre-wide space, the 280 cm length leaves 35 cm of bare floor on each side, hitting the sweet spot that prevents a crammed look.
  • Placing the 200x280 rug under the lower two-thirds of a queen bed follows the interior-design trick of covering the foot zone while leaving nightstands on bare floor, a configuration that prevents the room from feeling top-heavy with an oversized textile.

What Olefin Heatset means for this rug

  • Olefin’s color is added during fiber extrusion rather than applied to the surface, making the rug inherently fade-resistant — the 'richly-coloured' design won’t wash out over time from sunlight, vacuuming, or spot cleaning, preserving the contrast of its ornamental medallion.
  • Because polypropylene is inexpensive to produce compared to wool or silk, this rug delivers an ornate, traditional look — full medallion, rich colors — at a 198 CAD price point that would be unattainable in natural fibers, while the heatset finish still provides a dense, defined surface with notably better stain and moisture performance.
  • Olefin has the lowest specific gravity of any synthetic fiber, so even the large sizes of this rug remain relatively lightweight, making them easier to carry, roll, and reposition than equivalent wool or cotton rugs.
  • Olefin is rated highly for abrasion resistance among synthetic fibers, so the rug’s surface withstands foot traffic, chair movement, and vacuuming without pilling or developing premature wear — the heat-set twist adds another layer of protection against pile crushing, giving it a longer life in hallways and entryways.
  • The 'Olefin Heatset' specification denotes Heat-Set Polypropylene, a process where fibers are heated, twisted, and set under tension — this locks in the yarn’s texture and resilience, keeping the medallion pattern defined and resisting the flattening that can occur with cheaper BCF (bulk continuous filament) polypropylene rugs.
  • With near-zero moisture absorption, olefin fibers keep spills on the surface — water, wine, or pet accidents won’t soak into the pile — and the non-absorbent nature also inhibits mold and mildew, making this rug a practical choice for dining areas or below a piece of furniture where occasional spills are a given.

Image Analysis

2 images
Ornate medallion rug See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular ornate area rug shown flat from above with a central medallion, multiple decorative borders, and dense floral and arabesque motif work across the face.

  • Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and squared corners, shown fully on a floor surface.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Central medallionProminent multi-layered oval/round medallion centered on the rug with an inner dark central motif surrounded by scalloped tan and cream rings and detailed floral elements.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Field patternLight cream background field densely patterned with symmetrical scrolling vines, small palmettes, and floral sprays radiating around the medallion.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Border constructionMultiple concentric borders including a narrow inner band, a wider ornate main border with repeating floral cartouches, and an outer narrow guard border framing the rug.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Corner spandrelsDarker corner spandrel areas inside the main border featuring denser, darker motif work contrasting with the lighter central field.
    4 regionsx 0.07 · y 0.07 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.07 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.79 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.79 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Pile and textureSurface appears low to medium pile with a uniform woven texture; individual pattern edges are crisp and slightly raised visually against the field.
  • Edge finishClean serged edge without visible fringe, matching the rug background color.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.96 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (medium)

Other

Top-down studio shot of the rug placed on a light wood floor with even lighting and a slight brighter area near the right edge; whole rug centered and fully visible.

  • Background surfaceLight wood plank floor visible around the rug on all sides.
    4 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.03 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.97 · y 0.00 · w 0.03 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.00 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.97 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Shot compositionCentered, slightly elevated top-down view showing the entire rug within the frame with small margins on all sides.
  • LightingEven diffuse lighting overall with a subtle brighter patch along the right side of the rug producing a faint highlight and mild shadowing toward the right edge.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.84 (medium)

Colors

warm cream· field backgroundgolden tan· medallion and major motifs#D4BBA4dark brown· accent outlines and corner spandrels#2C140Cmuted burgundy· small floral accentsmuted olive green· leaf and vine detailing
Ornate medallion rug See available sizes product image 2
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Product

Close-up of an ornate medallion area rug showing a folded corner that exposes the pile surface, printed patterned face, serged edge, and woven backing.

  • Folded cornerLower-right-to-center fold of the rug lifts to show the underside; the fold reveals a rounded serged edge and the woven backing facing upward into the fold.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Serged edgeCream-colored tightly stitched serging runs along the visible rug edge where the pile meets the backing; stitching follows the curved fold.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Woven backingInside of the fold shows a flat woven backing with narrow linear stripe motifs in muted beige and gray tones and visible warp/weft texture.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.65 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Pile textureTufted/looped pile surface with short dense fibers producing a soft, slightly lustrous finish visible on the rug face and along the fold.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Medallion and floral patternOrnate medallion and scrolling floral motifs woven across the rug face, including small clustered floral elements and curving vine shapes in repeating border bands.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.92 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Border bandsMultiple narrow decorative border bands run near the rug edge with alternating linear motifs and small repeating floral medallions.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high)

Other

Studio shot of the rug positioned on a light wood floor with soft directional lighting from the top-left causing gentle highlights and shadows; image is a close-up crop focusing on texture and detail.

  • Supporting surfaceLight-toned wood floor beneath the rug visible along the lower-right edge of the image.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Shot compositionClose-up detail shot cropped tightly to emphasize the folded corner and pattern; no full rug outline is visible.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left creates highlights on the pile and a soft shadow along the inner curve of the fold.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution with visible fiber detail and texture; no legible printed text present in the image.

Colors

warm cream· field backgroundgolden tan· border and medallion elements#CBAC94dark brown· outline and accent linesburgundy· small floral accents

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

Je suis abonné aux tapis

Guaitan L.

Je suis abonné aux tapis chez Simons ! Et cet autre choix vient confirmer la tendance ! La palette des couleurs est riche, le ton dominant, le rouge, est bien saturé. Et les tonalités de blanc et de beige viennent accroître l'éclat. Et la qualité est aussi au rendez-vous.

Q&A

2 answered
Does this rug shed significantly initially, and what is the recommended cleaning method (spot clean, machine washable, professional cleaning)?
Olefin rugs typically shed minimally, but initial shedding can occur. For cleaning, spot clean with a mild detergent and blot dry; do not machine wash due to the jute backing.
Is the Olefin heatset construction soft underfoot or does it feel rough/scratchy?
Olefin heatset construction is generally soft and plush underfoot, similar to wool. However, the texture can vary; we recommend ordering a sample if possible.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/ornate-medallion-rug-see-available-sizes--21524-25201308?colourId=0
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