Simons Maison
Two-Tone Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes
This two-tone checkerboard area rug features a regular grid of alternating low-pile and higher tufted squares in neutral beige and cream tones, finished with a serged edge. It is constructed from stain- and dulling-resistant heat-set polypropylene with a low pile, making it easy-care and durable for high-traffic areas. Available in multiple sizes; a rug pad is recommended for added safety and to prevent slipping.
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Specifications
- Material
- Heat-set polypropylene
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
This heat-set polypropylene rug rivals wool in softness without itch and costs half as much, offering stain resistance where liquids bead up for easy blotting, durability that resists shedding and fraying, and a lighter weight with hypoallergenic properties—but its velvet cut-pile inherently shows footprints, shading, and temporary dents from furniture; the low-contrast beige checkerboard styling works across farmhouse, mid-century, and modern rooms, available in 160x230 and 240x320 cm to anchor various layouts.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Rivals wool in softness without the itch, and plusher than typical synthetic rugs.
- Value
- Half the cost of comparable wool rugs with similar softness.
- Stain resistance
- Heat-set polypropylene makes liquid spills bead up for easy blotting and requires no professional cleaning, unlike wool.
- Durability
- Low-pile heat-set polypropylene resists shedding, fraying, and flattening in heavy use.
- Pile marking
- The velvet cut-pile inherently shows footprints and shading, and heavy furniture can leave dents.
- Maintenance
- Resists stains, flattening, and shedding; no professional cleaning needed.
- Styling
- Muted beige checkerboard works across farmhouse, mid-century, and modern rooms.
- Size options
- Available in 160x230 cm (5×8) and 240x320 cm (8×10) for standard room layouts.
- Placement
- 240×320 cm leaves 24 in. around queen bed and front-legs-on sofas; 160×230 cm for accent. Dimensions are net, no fringe.
- Care
- Velvet pile shows footprints and furniture dents; vacuum with suction-only to maintain pattern.
- Size guide
- 160X230 cm works as accent; 240X320 cm anchors living rooms, dining tables, and queen beds.
- Zoning
- The larger rug anchors a living room seating area; the smaller defines an accent dining or reading zone.
- Visual cohesion
- The low-contrast checkerboard pattern pairs with curved furniture and natural materials, keeping separate zones visually unified.
- Appearance dynamics
- Footprints and shading are inherent to velvet pile; low-contrast colorway reduces their visibility.
- Shading and tracking
- Temporary light-dark shading from compression is an inherent velvet trait.
- Weight
- Rug's polypropylene fiber makes it lighter than wool or cotton.
- Dents
- Heavy furniture can leave temporary dents on the pile.
- Exact dimensions
- Listed sizes (160×230 cm and 240×320 cm) are the exact rug surface dimensions with no fringe.
- Shedding
- Heat-set polypropylene sheds less fiber than wool, reducing airborne particulates.
- Spill resistance
- Liquids bead up and blot clean, preventing absorption, mold, and dust mites.
- Hypoallergenic
- Soft wool-like texture without lanolin, a common allergen.
- Trend context
- Low-contrast beige checkerboard is the comfiest trend entry, pairing with warm naturals and curved furniture.
- Style
- Ivory/Cream Beige checkerboard fits farmhouse, mid-century, modern decor.
- Room compatibility
- Suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and hallways.
Product record
- Title
- Two-Tone Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 198 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular area rug shown flat from above with a regular two-tone checkerboard of alternating textured tan squares and flatter off-white squares, finished with a narrow stitched edge.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug laid flat, photographed from above showing the full top face.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - Checkerboard patternRegular grid of alternating square fields running edge to edge across the rug in a strict checkerboard layout.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.90 (high) - Two distinct pile treatmentsEvery other square is a lower, flatter pile in an off-white color while the alternating squares are a slightly higher, visibly tufted textured pile in a tan/beige color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Square edges and slight pile irregularityIndividual tan squares show subtle irregularities in tuft height and surface sheen, producing a slightly mottled appearance within those squares.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Edge finishNarrow stitched binding runs around the perimeter of the rug, visible as a thin border separating rug from floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (high) - No visible textNo printed text, logos, tags, or labels are visible on the rug surface in this image.
Other
Top-down product shot on a light wood plank floor with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image centered and well framed to show entire rug.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing the full rug with margins of wood floor visible on all sides.
- Background surfaceLight-to-medium tone wood plank floor used as the staging surface beneath the rug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even overhead lighting with slight shadowing visible near the rug edges, no harsh highlights.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with clear detail of pile texture and pattern.
Colors
light tan· tan textured squares#C4AA8Dcream· off-white flat squares- Overall shapeRectangular rug laid flat, photographed from above showing the full top face.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a folded two-tone checkerboard rug showing alternating low and high pile squares, a woven backing, and a serged edge.
- Folded cornerRug folded back on itself creating a prominent curved corner that reveals the rug backing and the top pile surface on the same piece.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Checkerboard squaresRegular grid of square panels on the pile surface alternating between low, flat pile squares and higher, tufted squares with visible texture contrast.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.54 (high) - Raised tufted square detailOne raised tufted square is visible on the top layer of the fold showing dense, velvety loops and a slightly darker tone than adjacent flat squares.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Serged edgeNarrow serged binding runs along the rug edge visible on the folded rim; stitching is tight and matches the rug color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Woven backingExposed backing shows a dense woven grid or latex-impregnated weave in a mid-beige tone with visible horizontal and vertical yarn lines.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Pile finishSurface finish varies between a low, smooth cut pile and a higher, slightly plush tufted finish that casts small shadows indicating pile depth.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Image is a studio-style close-up with even lighting on a wooden floor surface; natural soft shadows from the fold create depth.
- Background surfaceWood floor visible beneath the rug with warm medium wood tone planks seen at the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the folded rim highlighting texture and pile depth.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot framed to emphasize the folded edge and backing rather than the full rug shape.
Colors
light beige· flat pile squares#C4BCB3warm beige· raised tufted squares#C5BCB3mid beige· backing#BBAC9C- Folded cornerRug folded back on itself creating a prominent curved corner that reveals the rug backing and the top pile surface on the same piece.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Decent. Nice design.
The quality is average. Maybe slightly above average. No shedding or piling. Only negative is the rug often lofts at the corners. Otherwise it’s perfect for the price.
Not as described.
Colour is very light, almost beige. Not brown at all! Also, I’m at a loss as Simon’s charges a return fee and I paid good money for this area rug. If you are looking for brown, this ain’t it!
Love this rug!
We purchased this rug for our baby’s nursery. It is so soft and looks really good, nice neutral colours. Good quality and a much better price than other options we were considering.
Check rug
Gorgeous, but a lot lighter than pictured.