Icelandic sheepskin patchwork rug in brown tones
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From 300 cm we make your rug individually on request, to the dimensions and finish you specify yourself. You receive a personal quote first.
Because such a rug is made specially to your specifications, it is not covered by the statutory right of withdrawal.
Request a made-to-measure quoteA Monroe is a handmade natural product. Choose size and colour with care: if in doubt, send us a photo of your room before ordering and we will advise you personally.
Good to know
- Delivery in 2 to 4 weeks — made by hand after your order.
- Free delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands, or collect from our store in Knokke.
- Statutory 14-day right of withdrawal on standard sizes ordered online. The direct cost of return shipping is yours. Return policy
- Secure payment with Bancontact, card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.
- Lifetime repair service, recognisable by the gold thread.
Description
At a glance
- Material
- 100% Icelandic sheepskin, ecologically tanned, natural (undyed)
- Finish
- Hand-sewn with gold thread in our European atelier; recognisable by the gold thread on the back
- Colour
- 4 natural brown tones, from honey beige through rust brown to deep dark brown (see below); every piece unique
- Sizes
- 130 x 190 · 165 x 225 · 205 x 205 · 230 x 290 cm — available directly. Sizes from 300 cm, round rugs and unusual shapes are made individually on request
- Sunlight
- Natural, undyed pelts — do not fade in sunlight
- Delivery
- 2 to 4 weeks, made after your order. Free delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands or collection in Knokke
- Returns
- Statutory 14-day right of withdrawal after delivery on every size in the webshop, without giving a reason; the direct cost of return shipping is yours. Made-to-measure rugs from 300 cm are produced to your own specifications and fall outside the right of withdrawal. Two-year legal guarantee and lifetime repair service
- Natural product
- Every rug is made by hand from real pelts. Slight differences in shade, structure and hair length belong to that and are not a defect
- Care
- Vacuum regularly; dab stains immediately
Brown is back — warmer, richer and more natural than ever. In our Brown Tones we bring together the most beautiful naturally brown Icelandic pelts, from soft honey beige to deep dark brown.
You choose your favourite shade of brown — we make your rug in the same shades. Please note: all sheepskins are natural and unique, so you will always receive a completely new and unique rug in your chosen colour scheme.
Our brown colour mixes were part of our Melange collection until now. Because brown has become a story of its own, they now have their own place — joined by the new Rust brown.
Why brown will be the colour of the coming years
After years of cool grey and crisp white, interiors are choosing warmth again. Brown is the new neutral: the colour of wood, leather, stone and wool, which calms a room without making it cold. Caramel, cognac, chocolate, espresso — open any interiors magazine or walk a design fair today and you will see them everywhere.
This is not a one-season fad. The major colour institutes and paint brands have been pointing the same way for three years running:
Mocha Mousse, a soft, warm brown, is named Pantone's Colour of the Year.
Benjamin Moore chooses Silhouette, a deep espresso brown, and speaks of a growing appreciation for the whole brown colour family. Sherwin-Williams goes for Universal Khaki.
French Press Coffee at Dunn-Edwards, Marle at Little Greene and Country Soil at Histor: warm, earthy browns are once more at the front of the 2027 colours of the year, alongside green and muted blue.
At Milan Design Week in 2025, trend watchers were already seeing toffee, caramel and chocolate brown replace cool grey and black as the base colour for sofas, walls and floors. What starts there reaches the living room a few years later.
Why this trend will last. An interior colour arrives slowly and leaves slowly: what shows up in paint, fashion and design today shapes the sofas, kitchens and floors of the next ten years. Brown also fits everything we are moving towards — natural materials, fewer but better things, a home that feels sheltering. That is why we dare to put it this way: brown will be the colour of the coming years.
And why a Monroe in brown. Our brown tones are not dyed. They are the Icelandic sheep's own colour, from honey beige through cognac to deep dark brown. So your rug does not fade in sunlight and stays beautiful long after the trend has been given another name. Brown is also forgiving in everyday life and pairs effortlessly with off-white, natural linen, walnut and travertine.
Choose your shade of brown
Rare beige-brown is a mix we can put together only a few times a year: the number of pelts in this shade decides how many rugs we can make.
Standard sizes
📐 Unsure about the size? See the size guide — every size to scale in a living or dining room.From 300 cm we make your rug individually on request, to the dimensions and finish you specify yourself. You receive a personal quote first. Because such a rug is made specially to your individual specifications, it is not covered by the statutory right of withdrawal. Request a made-to-measure quote
- Regular vacuuming works excellently for daily maintenance.
- For stains: HG stain remover works great — dirt remains on the surface due to the fine structure of the fur.
- Persistent stain? Cut off a small piece of hair — the fur is so fine that it's barely noticeable.
An accident? Just come to the store — we'll fix it on the spot. That's our promise, for over ten years.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Monroe patchwork rug made of?
Ecologically tanned Icelandic sheepskins, hand-sewn together with gold thread. You recognise a genuine Monroe by that gold thread on the back.
Which sizes are available?
Directly available: 130 x 190, 165 x 225, 230 x 290 and the 205 x 205 cm square, plus the 110 x 70 cm Mini rug. Rugs from 300 cm, round rugs and unusual shapes are made individually on request via our made-to-measure page.
What does this rug cost?
This rug is available from €625. For a rug from 300 cm, a round shape or a cut-out you receive a personal quote via our made-to-measure page.
How long does delivery take?
Your rug is made by hand after your order and delivered free in Belgium and the Netherlands within 2 to 4 weeks. You can also collect it from our store in Knokke.
Do you deliver outside Belgium?
Yes. Delivery to your door is free throughout Belgium and the Netherlands, within 2 to 4 weeks. Other countries are possible on request: contact us by e-mail or WhatsApp.
Can I return the rug?
Yes. On every rug you order directly from the webshop you have a statutory right of withdrawal of fourteen days from delivery, without giving a reason. Tell us by e-mail or WhatsApp and send the rug back within fourteen days of that notice, unused and in its original packaging. The direct cost of return shipping is yours; bringing it to our Knokke store is free. Rugs from 300 cm are made individually to your own specifications and fall outside the right of withdrawal.
How do I care for a sheepskin rug?
Regular vacuuming is enough. Dab stains immediately with a damp cloth; for a stubborn stain, trim a small tuft — the fine structure makes it almost invisible.
Does a sheepskin rug shed?
No. Unlike woven wool, the wool stays naturally anchored in the hide, so a Monroe does not shed.
Is every rug unique?
Yes. The pelts are natural and all different; you choose the colourway and always receive a new, unique piece in those tones. Slight differences in shade, structure and hair length belong to a natural product and are not a defect.
Can I see the rug in my own room first?
Yes. Send one photo of your room via WhatsApp (+32 474 73 66 33) or Instagram and you receive a free trial image within 2 working days. Four images cost €50, fully refunded as a voucher when you buy.
Where can I touch the rugs?
In our flagship store, Dumortierlaan 115, 8300 Knokke-Heist — open Thursday to Monday.
Which size suits your room?
A rug looks smaller on the floor than it does in your head. So rather go one size too large than too small: a Monroe should carry the seating area, not float in the middle of it. Choose a size below and see, to scale, how the rug sits in a room of 6.0 × 5.2 m.
All sizes side by side
To the same scale, next to a person of 1.75 m and a standard three-seater sofa of 220 cm.
Slide the rug 10 cm under the sofa, so that the front legs stand on it. Choose a width equal to the sofa or at most 20 cm shorter on each side: a rug that lies loose in front of the sofa makes the seating area look smaller.
A chair that is pushed back needs 60–70 cm. So add 70 cm to each side of the table top: for a table of 160 × 90 cm, 230 × 290 is enough. If your table needs more — 200 × 100 cm comes to roughly 340 × 240 cm — we make that rug on request.
Leave 30–45 cm of visible floor between rug and wall, and 60–90 cm for a walkway. The size is the outline within which the rug fits; because of the organic edge, the shape can deviate by up to 10 cm.
How to measure
- Measure the zone the rug should cover: the seating group, the bed, or the table with its chairs.
- Add 30 cm per side (65 cm for a dining table).
- Keep at least 30 cm of bare floor to the walls; a rug should not touch the skirting.
- Tape the outline on the floor with masking tape and live with it for a day. Still unsure? Send us a photo of the room and we will draw the size in.
Another size?
From 300 cm, round or with a cut-out, we make your rug individually on request, to the dimensions you give us. You receive a personal quote first; delivery in two to four weeks. Request a made-to-measure quote.
Send your measurements via WhatsAppAll dimensions are in centimetres. A Monroe is assembled by hand from natural pelts; small deviations of a few centimetres are part of the craft.
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See this rug in your home before you buy
Send us one photo of your room. Within 2 working days the Vachtstudio delivers realistic images with this rug in the colour and size you want. Images are indicative.
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The quality of our Icelandic sheepskins
All our rugs are handmade and can be made to measure in almost any size and colour. Because at Monroe Life we guarantee the best quality at the best price, we are happy to tell you more about the luxurious sheepskins and hides we work with. Click the button below to read more about the quality of our sheepskins.
