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The solution to everyday dining room stains

Eating together as a family or with friends means accepting that stains and crumbs are just part of everyday life. For a long time, having a rug under the dining table meant complicated maintenance, constant professional cleaning, or unpleasant synthetic materials.

At Lorena Canals we've changed that story by developing washable rugs built for everyday use. Our cotton designs, and our wool designs with patented WOOLABLE® technology, let you keep your dining rug spotless with a simple wash cycle:

• Machine-washable at home: If sauce, wine, coffee or any other mess ends up on the rug, there's no need for harsh products or outside cleaning services. Just pick up the rug and wash it in your machine, following the piece's capacity and care instructions.
• Safe fibres and dyes: We hand-weave our rugs using natural fibres, recycled cotton and non-toxic dyes. This guarantees a completely safe environment for kids and keeps chemical components away from a space as sensitive as the dining table.

Choose a dining rug that lets chairs move freely

For a rug to work well under the dining table, the surface needs to let chair legs move smoothly. An overly long pile can cause trips or snags when sitting down and getting up.

We design our dining rugs with flat weaves, subtle textures or a dense short pile. This kind of finish gives the density needed for chairs to slide without snagging, and stops food debris from getting trapped in the fibres, making daily vacuuming easier. The natural strength of handcrafted cotton and wool also stops constant chair movement from leaving permanent marks or warping the weave.

How to choose the ideal size for your dining table

Getting the proportions right means your dining room looks balanced and works comfortably. The most common mistake is choosing a rug that only covers the table itself, so the back legs of the chairs catch on the rug's edge when pushed back.

To work out the size you need, measure your dining table and add a margin of between 60 and 90 cm on each side. That way, the chairs will stay on the rug's soft surface even while people are sitting down.

• Tables for 4 to 6 people: we offer rectangular sizes like 140 x 200 cm or 170 x 240 cm, ideal for framing the whole setup with ease. Handmade with light natural fibres, moving them and popping them in the washing machine is really simple as part of your cleaning routine.
• Tables for 8 or more: we offer generous sizes like 200 x 300 cm, plus even larger options in certain cotton and wool designs. These sizes make sure the whole setup looks integrated, and even at this scale, still keep the advantage of being machine-washable.
• Round tables: if your table is circular, we offer round rugs in diameters from Ø 120 cm or Ø 180 cm up to larger options of Ø 240 cm, Ø 250 cm or Ø 300 cm. This range of sizes lets you keep the room symmetrical and leaves an even border around the chairs.

Handcrafted quality, built to last

Every Lorena Canals rug is individually made in our own workshop in India. The handcrafted process means every knot or fringe is worked by hand, guaranteeing the strength needed to stand up to the demands of everyday dining room use.

To guarantee you have a genuine piece, our rugs come with a hand-embroidered signature on the back and their own certificate of authenticity. It's about more than adding a decorative touch to your home — it's about bringing in a handcrafted, natural-fibre piece that makes household chores that bit simpler, thanks to its ability to be washed at home.

Bring comfort to your whole home

The practicality of sorting out little everyday accidents with a machine wash doesn't have to stop at the dining table. We design specific collections to meet the needs of every room, from plush surfaces for resting to hard-wearing pieces for high-traffic areas.

Explore our rugs for the whole home

Frequently asked questions about dining room rugs

What type of rug is best to put under the dining table?

Ideally, choose a rug with a flat weave or compact surface that won't get in the way of chair legs. At Lorena Canals we work cotton and handcrafted wool with densities designed for everyday use, so you can move furniture around easily and wash the rug at home whenever you need to.

How far should the rug extend beyond the dining table?

We'd recommend the rug extends between 60 and 90 cm on each side of the table. This distance makes sure that when chairs are pulled out to sit down or get up, all their legs stay on the rug without catching on the edges.

Can wool dining room rugs be machine-washed?

Yes. Thanks to our patented WOOLABLE® innovation, our pure wool rugs are suitable for domestic machine washing. Just check that your washing machine's capacity suits the size and weight of the rug, and follow the washing instructions on the label.

How do you stop chair legs from damaging the dining rug?

Our rugs are handcrafted with high-density fibres that naturally bounce back into shape. To help them last longer and make chairs slide more easily, we'd recommend using felt pads on chair legs and keeping the surface clean with regular vacuuming and periodic washes.

What rug colour best hides everyday wear in the dining room?

Dining rugs in mottled neutral tones, options with subtle colour variation, or designs that mix texture and pattern, are ideal for disguising the odd mark between washes. Rugs made from undyed wool also offer natural stain resistance, making everyday maintenance that bit easier.