Light Gray Medallion Persian Rug

Underfoot first

This is the daylight gray. The ground sits a step lighter than the standard mid-gray sibling, opening the room rather than anchoring it, and the cream-toned medallion reads tonal rather than contrasting — the design whispers, doesn't announce. Premium 3M-points density gives the brushed-soft, dense-springy underfoot consistent with the line; the raised pattern catches afternoon light especially gently, almost like brushed marble. Under cool LED the rug reads cool-modern; under warm incandescent it warms toward greige.

Designer pairing

The light-amplifier. Works best on pale white-oak, ash, and bleached-pine floors where the tonal continuity opens the room. Upholstery: dusty-blue velvet, soft taupe bouclé, cream linen, or sage-green for a Scandinavian-luxe read. Mixed-metal hardware reads well; polished nickel and chrome are the cleanest. Excellent in north-facing rooms that need a daylight amplifier and in primary bedrooms where the palette should rest the eye.

Density

3M points / m² — premium density tier

Material

Polypropylene & polyester pile · 100% cotton foundation

Construction

Elevated raised-pattern machine-woven

Origin

Turkey

Weight

~3 kg / m²

Care

Not machine-washable. Vacuum weekly without beater bar; the light-gray ground hides pet hair and minor dust well but shows red wine, coffee, and grease — blot spills immediately with cool water. Professional clean every 18 months.

Available sizes

5 × 7.5 ft · 6.5 × 10 ft · 8.2 × 11.5 ft · 10 × 13 ft. See variant selector for current pricing and availability.

Family / lifestyle

Light gray sits in a productive middle ground: it forgives pet hair and everyday dust the way deeper grays do, but it photographs lighter and warmer than charcoal. The silk-feel heat-set pile is kinder on bare feet than wool. A confident pick for adult-led households where the palette should rest and quiet the room.

Best for / Skip if

Best for: primary bedrooms, north-facing living rooms, sunrooms, contemporary or Scandinavian-leaning interiors, home offices.
Skip if: the household has young children prone to red-wine-and-grape-juice incidents — the mid-gray sibling absorbs spills more graciously.

Visit the Sacramento showroom

Light gray reads dramatically differently under cool vs warm light — worth seeing in person before committing. Our Watt Avenue showroom in Sacramento carries both the light and mid-gray SKUs for direct comparison.

Browse the full 3M-points collection or the gray palette for related pieces.

This piece sits in the easy-care performance family — high-density polypropylene or polyester pile on a cotton foundation, precision machine-woven for sharp pattern definition with hand-finished edges. The construction is purpose-built for family-friendly living: stain-resistant, fade-resistant, low-maintenance, and forgiving of regular vacuuming and spot cleaning.

Patterns are inspired by Persian, Kashan, Tabriz, and Turkmen design vocabularies — reinterpreted in a soft synthetic blend that performs in high-traffic rooms without the maintenance commitment of a hand-knotted wool piece.

3×6 ft runner (91×200 cm) — entryways, short hallways, and bedside runs.

3×10 ft runner (91×300 cm) — standard hallways and kitchen runs.

3×13 ft runner (91×400 cm) — long hallways and grand corridors.

5×7.5 ft (150×230 cm, 3.5 m²) — entry rooms, small bedrooms, and sitting areas.

6.5×10 ft (200×300 cm, 6 m²) — medium living rooms and bedrooms with furniture partially on the rug.

8.2×11.5 ft (250×350 cm, 9 m²) — large living rooms and formal dining rooms (all furniture sitting on the rug).

10×13 ft (300×400 cm, 12 m²) — open floor plans and great rooms.

Styling tip: a rug should extend 18–24 inches beyond the sofa on each side for a balanced look.

• Vacuum weekly with the beater bar off to protect the pile
• Blot spills immediately with a clean white cloth (don't rub)
• Rotate the rug 180° every 6 months for even wear
• Professional clean every 18–24 months
• Use a quality rug pad on hardwood for cushion and to extend life

Free shipping across the USA & Canada. Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days. Canada customers: customs duties or provincial taxes may apply at delivery.

30-day returns on online orders — the item must be unused, in original condition, and in original packaging. Customer pays return shipping. Approved refunds are processed within 3–7 business days.

See this piece in person at our Sacramento showroom — open every day, 10 AM – 7:30 PM. Our showroom also carries the full hand-knotted collection — antique, silk, and one-of-a-kind pieces that aren’t all listed online — so it’s the best way to see our premium tier in person.

Stylish Rugs & Carpets
3423 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 890-4077 · info@stylishrugs.us

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