balcony carpet
The best outdoor rugs for summer
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With an outdoor carpet, you can transform your balcony and terrace into a real oasis of well-being in no time at all. We show the current trend models and the best alternative to the balcony carpet.
From stained concrete to brittle wooden panels: Especially in rented apartments, stepping through the balcony door is often anything but inviting. The beautification is easily possible with a little manual skill, but also time-consuming and expensive. Who prefer instead directly enjoy the sun wants to use a simple and effective tool to conceal unsightly areas: the balcony carpet.
Balcony carpet: Inexpensive and versatile
Whether large or small, rectangular or round, colorfully patterned or in a classic clean look: the practical rugs made of synthetic fiber are conquering more and more balconies, terraces and sundecks. Small models are already available from around 20 euros. And they are versatile:
- balcony carpets conceal unsightly flooring in just a few steps and at a reasonable price.
- Stone floors heat up quickly in the sun – but on an outdoor carpet it is to run barefoot no problem!
- With a balcony carpet you sit optical accents and transform your seating area into a second living room.
Outdoor carpet: These are the trendiest models
Mediterranean balcony carpet
This season is also particularly popular Outdoor rugs in a Mediterranean diamond pattern. Whether in beige, grey, brown or turquoise: the look is magical Holiday mood on every balcony and every terrace and matches all kinds of outdoor furniture. The Carpet model comes in many different colors and sizes and is available in both rectangular and round versions.
Boho style outdoor rug
Are you looking for a large outdoor carpet with that certain something? Then our recommendation is the stylish one Balcony carpet in a boho look of impressions. The unusual color mix of khaki, white and yellow fits perfectly with furniture in wood look and sets accents. Made from 100 percent polypropylene, it is ideal for continuous outdoor use.
Oriental vintage balcony rug
This one cuts a fine figure both indoors and outdoors Flatweave rug with oriental ornaments. The design with a vintage look can be used, for example ideal with cast iron balcony furniture combine; but it also goes well with dark wicker and wooden furniture. This carpet is also made of waterproof polypropylene and is available in different sizes.
Summery balcony carpet in palm tree design
Do you prefer colorful and flashy designs to a subtle look with geometric shapes? Then this one Palm tree design rug maybe right for you. The cheerful color combination of different shades of green and creamy white looks stylish and fits ideal for wicker furniture. The synthetic fiber carpet is available in many sizes.
Artificial turf as a cheap and discreet alternative
If a balcony carpet is not an option for you because of inappropriate dimensions or because the price is too high, there is a tried and tested and inexpensive alternative: artificial turf! Because it doesn’t always have to be the classic, green campsite look. The cheap meter goods are now available in many different colors, for example in anthracite. One inexpensive solutionfor example to beautify large concrete surfaces.
Are outdoor carpets permeable to water?
Special balcony carpets are almost always water-permeable – and specially designed for outdoor use. They almost always consist of 100 percent waterproof synthetic fiber polypropylene, which cannot become saturated with liquid. The coarse flatweave allows rainwater to easily seep through to the subsoil. Some models also come with a nubbed lower fabric, which offers additional protection against waterlogging on smooth concrete floors, for example.
Can you leave outdoor carpets outside in winter?
Outdoor rugs are weatherproof and designed for long-term outdoor use. Nevertheless, it is advisable to free the good pieces of coarse dirt at the end of the season and store them in the basement or in the attic. Because polypropylene has a major disadvantage – and this is in the extreme poor environmental balance of the plastic. An outdoor carpet should therefore not be disposable and should be treated with care so that you can enjoy it for many summers.
If you want to go for a more environmentally friendly alternative instead, mats made of coconut or seagrass are a nice alternative. However, you should only lay them out in dry weather, as they soak up water too quickly and mold can form.