Most indoor rugs placed outside degrade within one season. The Shikhar Beige Modern Distressed Machine Washable Rug is designed differently: the 100% polyester construction handles moisture, UV, and temperature variation without backing deterioration. Compared to basic outdoor mats, the surface has genuine visual quality with a pattern and colour depth that reads as intentional from a distance. It works equally well on a covered balcony or as a feature rug in a high-traffic interior.
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Construction | Machine-woven |
| Pile Height | Low profile |
| Shape | Runner |
| Collection | Shikhar |
| Style | Distressed · Modern |
| Origin | Made in India |
🧹 Care: Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water; do not use bleach or fabric softener. Tumble dry on a low heat setting or lay flat to air dry away from direct sunlight. Use Total Grip beneath to keep the rug firmly in place on hard floors and protect the backing from abrasion.
📦 Ships from Sydney warehouse
Cannot deliver to PO Boxes - street address only. Colours may vary slightly between monitors and natural lighting.
Free shipping Australia-wide on all orders. Once your rug ships from our warehouse, here's how long it usually takes to arrive:
| Your state | Delivery estimate (business days) |
|---|---|
| NSW | 2 – 5 days |
| VIC | 3 – 5 days |
| QLD | 3 – 7 days |
| SA | 3 – 5 days |
| WA | 5 – 10 days |
| TAS | 5 – 10 days |
| NT | 5 – 14 days |
| Remote areas | Add 1 – 6 days |
For details on dispatch, couriers, tracking, missed deliveries and more:
Buy with confidence — if you're not happy with your rug, return it within 30 days in unused condition for a refund (less return shipping). If the rug arrives faulty, we cover the return shipping.
Full details on our returns page.
Pick the right rug size the first time. A few minutes with a tape measure now will save you a return shipping fee later.
Use a measuring tape to mark out the area. The simplest trick: masking-tape the outline of your shortlisted rug size on the floor so you can see exactly how it'll feel in the room before buying.
| Size | Fits |
|---|---|
| 120 × 170 | Bedside, kitchen mat, small lounge |
| 160 × 230 | Two-seater lounge, dining room (4-seater) |
| 200 × 290 | Three-seater lounge, queen-size bedroom |
| 240 × 330 | L-shaped lounge, king-size bedroom, large dining |
| 300 × 400 | Open-plan living, very large lounge |
| Round (200–240 ø) | Round dining tables, accent under armchairs |
| Runner (80–100 × 200–400) | Hallways, kitchens, beside the bed |
For a deeper dive, our blog has a full rug size guide with photos and diagrams.
