Description
Soft cream tones, a quietly textured broken-stripe surface, and delicate tassels — the Cate rug is the understated anchor your room has been waiting for.
A rectangular area rug in a soft cream and warm ivory colorway with a subtly textured broken horizontal stripe pattern across the entire surface. The stripes are not bold or high-contrast — they are tonal variations within the cream palette, created by slightly raised and recessed woven lines that give the rug a quiet, dimensional quality. The pile is very low and tight, with a smooth machine-woven surface that has a matte finish. Along both short ends, there are white hand-knotted tassel fringes approximately 4 inches long, evenly spaced. The overall impression is clean, minimal, and softly textured — like a linen-look rug with gentle linear movement across its face.
- Soft cream and ivory broken-stripe texture — subtle and versatile
- Hand-knotted tassel fringe on both short ends (4 inch length)
- Low pile (0.16 in) — lays flat, easy to clean and maintain
- Machine woven 100% polyester — durable for everyday use
- Neutral palette pairs with virtually any décor style
- Great for layering over hardwood or as a standalone anchor rug
Product Details
Product Attributes
Styling Guide
calm, airy, and quietly refined
neutral paletteAn almost entirely cream and ivory palette with the faintest warm beige undertone — the broken stripe texture creates subtle tonal variation across the surface, giving it depth without introducing any true contrast color.
Honey Oak Hardwood
Light Maple
White Oak Wide Plank
Pale Grey TileBlonde Bamboo
Ideas for Your Space
About This Rug
The Cate Area Rug brings effortless, understated elegance to any room with its soft cream and ivory palette and beautifully textured broken-stripe pattern. Machine woven from 100% polyester, this low-pile rug has a subtly dimensional surface that catches light in a way that feels both modern and cozy — like a cottage meets a Scandinavian loft. The neutral tones make it incredibly versatile: it layers beautifully over hardwood floors, anchors a minimalist living room, or softens a bedroom without competing with your existing décor.
Delicate hand-knotted tassels along the short edges add a boho-adjacent finishing touch that elevates the whole look. At just 0.16 inches of pile height, it lays flat and is easy to maintain even in higher-traffic areas. Whether you're going for a farmhouse, contemporary, or Scandinavian-inspired space, the Cate rug is the kind of foundational piece that makes everything else in the room look more intentional.
Care & Cleaning
Maintaining synthetic fiber rugs involves the following steps:
- Start by blotting out as much of the stain as possible using a dry cotton or white paper towel.
- Use a blunt instrument to scrape off any food or debris gently.
- Create a mixture of a minimal amount of dish soap with a cup of cold water. Employ this mix and a clean sponge to remove the remainder of the stain.
- After cleaning, blot the area with a dry towel to remove any excess moisture.
For more information, check out our Rug Care Instructions.
Rug Size Guide
| Standard Size Group | Actual Rug Dimensions | Ships In | Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9x12 Area Rug | 9'2" x 12' Rectangle | Folded | 29.00000x12.00000x29.00000 |
Living Room Rugs
When selecting a living room rug, choose one that anchors your furniture by either placing all the legs on the rug or just the front legs, which helps define the seating area and enhances the room's acoustics.
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