Smir Design
Design in Pretoria

We are a very small company that specialise in the design and supply of South African-inspired fine area rugs to the wholesale/ retail sector.
Our viscose rugs are made from 100% viscose and our jacquard rugs consist of 50% acrylic, 40% polyester and 10% cotton.
We offer two distinct types of rugs: Viscose rugs and jacquard-woven rugs.
Our aim is to bring well designed and affordable decor to the consumer and in so doing to empower individuals to create beautiful spaces in their homes.
Our style can be described as ecclectic, vintage-inspired and African.
Please visit our website for sizing options. Smir Design was founded by Sanmari Roets in Pretoria, South Africa, late 2014.

If you're a home owner with a tight budget looking for pet-friendly soft furnishings, our scatter cushions and synthetic rugs complete with anti-slip backing will bring style and comfort into your home while accommodating your furry friends. The simplest way to do this is to vacuum your indoor rugs at least once a week, twice a week being optimal. Vacuum your rugs just as you would with a regular carpet, unless otherwise stated in the manufacturers care instructions. Sometimes, not all the pet hair is successfully picked up by the vacuum, but then just brush Scotch-Brite's lint roller over the rug for best results (this works great by the way). These lint rollers can be purchased at many grocery and convenience stores in South Africa. Rotate your rug at least once a year, this will prevent the rug from wearing out only on one side of it. At Smir Design, we strongly recommend that you use biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products instead of pulling out the chemical-laden carpet cleaners so widely available. When you notice a dirty spot or stain, start working on it immediately. Make sure you regularly vacuum the underside of the rug (if wool) to as you do with the upside. When the rug is stained, move it to an elevated position (so that it's out of the way of toddlers and pets) and spot clean as directed by the manufacturer or as directed below using the make-at-home recipe or Earthsap's Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner (described below). Always test a small area of the rug first with the cleaning product you intend to spot clean with and a white wash cloth to see whether the rug is colourfast or not. Try avoiding store-bought chemicals that contain bleach, as this can damage your rug. Even with the vinegar mixture detailed below, always dilute it first with water if the wool of synthetic fibres are coloured/dyed. The wool rugs in our collection for example you can use the recipe as we describe below as is seeing that the wool is not dyed.For our synthetic range, dilute the vinegar mixtures with a 1/2 cup water first before applying to the affected area. Combine the above ingredients in a bowl and mix well until the salt dissolves. Pour the mixture into an empty spray bottle and give it a few good shakes so that any undissolved salt crystals can be dissolved a bit more. Spray the mixture onto the affected area until well damp. This is also a great way to discourage your pets from using the rug as their regular bathroom spot as their superior smelling sense will pick up the faint vinegar smell and they don't like it (Don't worry, you won't be able to smell the vinegar). Combine the above ingredients in a bowl and mix well until the salt and borax powder dissolves. Pour the mixture into an empty spray bottle and give it a few good shakes so that any undissolved salt and borax crystals can be dissolved a bit more. If you don't want to go through the trouble or don't have the time to make the above recipes, you can always buy Earthsap's Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner that comes in a 500ml spray bottle ready to use. Earthsap is a South African product line manufactured using non-toxic, biodegradable, nature- derived cleaners.All their products are based on pure simple ingredients including coconut, palm, citrus and other plant oils. Only pure essential oils are used, no synthetic fragrances which can be made up of over 200 different chemicals, and often cause skin irritation and allergies. Their cleaning products are safe for your family, pets and the environment and are completely biodegradable.