Alice Ierace
After months, maybe even years, of searching for the perfect soft blue/grey rug for my living room, I finally discovered the new Double 100% New Zealand wool Berber rug… and to make matters better, it’s machine washable, which with a dog and 2 children, is an absolute game-changer.
I had been on the hunt for a beautiful, coloured, plush, good-quality rug that would fit into the style of our home. Having had a previous disaster with a rug which started off forest green and ended up swampy brown, despite never being in direct sunlight, I was nervous… and picky.
Double’s Otago Blue Ash Washable Wool Berber Rug review verdict
- Our rating: (9 out of 10)
- Why we rated it a (9/10): The colour and luxe feel of this rug is outstanding for the price.
Pros
- Luxe 100% New Zealand plush wool feel
- Colour choices are perfect for contemporary homes
- Stays put with a non-slip rug pad
- It’s washable!
Cons
- Slight shedding – although this may be due to it being new
What’s so special about Otago Blue Ash Washable Wool Berber Rug?
Finding so many products on the market to be made of synthetic fibres or ridiculously expensive, the Berber rug was a surprisingly good price point for a 100% wool rug. The collection offers a range of sizes, textures, and colours to suit any space.
What’s the Otago Blue Ash Washable Wool Berber Rug made from?
- Sizes include: 160 x 230cm, 200 x 300cm, 250 x 350cm, 300 x 400cm
- Handwoven, heavyweight yarn, 18-20mm cut pile
- 100% New Zealand wool with 100% organic cotton canvas backing
- Non-slip PVC rug pad
- Anti-shed treatment
- Colours available: Teracotta, Dark Olive, Beige, Taupe, Blue Ash (my choice)
Results from our test
I chose the colour ‘Otago’ in 200 x 300cm, which retails at $1990. Described as ethereal as morning mist… It’s the perfect calming grey blue tone to complement my living room aesthetic, which leans towards mid-century minimalism.
The first thing to mention is the sheer plushness and thickness of this rug. You instantly know you’re walking on wool – it is so soft underfoot and to lie on – you just sink into the pile. It has been given a big tick from all of the family in terms of the warmth and comfort.
Ordered online, the rug arrives boxed with a mat which is easy to lay down with the PVC pad underneath. The top rug settled fairly quickly with the creases disappearing in no time. We pressed it straight into service in our living room and so far, so good, nothing has slipped or moved. With all of our busy goings on, this was an important consideration for our family of four.
Overall, is the Otago Blue Ash Washable Wool Berber Rug worth it?
I love the look and feel, and am now content that I have finally found the missing piece for our living room. It pairs so beautifully with our timber sideboard and allows my prized Jardan side table to retain centre stage.
Full disclosure: I adore this rug, but as it’s quite new, I haven’t washed it yet. Watch this space for when that happens.
Where to buy
- Double, $1990
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