What is the purpose of an outdoor rug?
The purpose of an outdoor rug is similar to a rug indoors, it aims to bring space together and to add some extra pizazz. It can give your seating area a more inviting and comfortable appearance. Outdoor rugs can also help to keep the dirt outside where it belongs.
Outdoor rugs can be a cheaper alternative to re-doing the decking or patio or even if you want to put off investing in a pressure washer and cleaning the decking. They can give a refresh to your eating area to help make tired garden furniture look better. Outdoor rugs can hide a multitude of sins.
Why an outdoor rug?
With our outdoor rugs starting from £26.99 it can be a cheaper way of updating your garden.
It can also protect sensitive toes from too much harm from hot patios and sharp stones that may be found near your seating area. Outdoor rugs can also protect stone patios and decking from scratches from furniture.
Encouraging children outdoors
Creating bright and colourful spaces, can encourage children outdoors. A big proponent of encouraging children outside is HRH the Duchess of Cambridge. Having a space that is stylised and attractive to children is of a benefit to supporting their development and learning. Check out more on the benefits of outdoor play and what Kate says on it here.
What to consider when buying an outdoor rug?
If your furniture is pinning your outdoor rug down you’re probably pretty safe from trips and falls, however it might be wise to purchase a rug pad to ensure your rug is kept down and any unsteady walkers are kept safe.
Another issue to be considerate of is that often outdoor rugs are made of polypropylene which is a flammable material, so it’s best to keep it away from any outdoor heating especially if the heater or firepit gets at all hot on the bottom.
Waterproof and Weatherproof
It’s important to buy a specific outdoor rug and not just bring your indoor rug outside as indoor rugs are often specifically made from fibres such as wool and other natural fibres that do terribly in the rain.
How to care for your outdoor rug?
For information on how to clean your outdoor rug check out our blog post.
The best list:
120cm x 180cm Reversible Outdoor Nirvana Rug – Grey / White
Our reversible Nirvana outdoor rugs are a great option for the eco-conscious as they’re made from recycled plastic straws, meaning limited new materials were used to make them and in buying the rug you’re actually stopping plastics going to landfill. They‘re also UV protected making them great for a south facing garden as their colours are less likely to fade over time.
- Price: £59.99
- Material: Made from recycled plastic straws
- Features: Made from recycled materials and UV protected
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Outdoor Diamond Pattern Reversible Garden Carpet – 186cm
This is a great rug for the indecisive with its reversible capabilities. The rug is also waterproof meaning you don’t need to worry too much about it getting left outside in the rain.
- Price: £37.99
- Features: Reversible and Waterproof
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150cm x 240cm Reversible Outdoor Nirvana Rug – Black / White
A monochromatic theme is often a favourite of the designers and stylists. So if you have black metal or rattan furniture why not continue with the theme. Even if you don’t have the furniture, start with the rug and get the furniture next.
- Price: £119.99
- Material: Made from recycled plastic straws
- Features: Waterproof, Reversible and UV Protected
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Garden Carpet, Mosaic Design – 151cm
This outdoor rug is perfect to go with wooden furniture where the brown from the furniture will set off the blue in the rug really nicely. This will help to keep the look of your outdoor space fresh and modernise a heaviness wooden furniture can sometimes bring.
This rug is ideal for those who love a more bohemian aesthetic. Or who wants a reminder of that holiday exploring the souks or markets.
- Price: £29.99
- Features: Waterproof
90cm x 150cm Reversible Outdoor Nirvana Rug – Yellow / White
This colourful rug feels very kid friendly with its bold print. Also ideal if you have a north facing garden or are not enjoying the dreary British summers and want to add a bit of sunshine to your garden.
- Price: £67.99
- Material: Made of recycled plastic straws
- Features: Waterproof and UV protected.
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60cm x 90cm Outdoor Diamond Rug in Dark Blue
This diamond patterned rug is the best choice for those who like the artisanal being handwoven. Again it’s also made from recycled plastics. It’s a low maintenance and easy clean option as the rug is stain resistant but also machine washable. It’s also the best rug for two as it’s a little smaller than others, so ideal under a bistro set.
- Price: £46.99
- Material: Recycled plastics
- Features: Machine washable and fully recyclable
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