The carpet is no longer reserved for the interior of our homes, it has carved out a place of choice in gardens and on terraces. Selection of outdoor rugs for cocooning spaces.
The new must-have in terms of outdoor decoration is undoubtedly the carpet! To extend your interior outside, to bring a decorative touch and warm up your balcony/terrace or imagine a room in its own right in the garden, the outdoor rug is the ideal ally.
Why choose an outdoor rug?
No, the outdoor rug is not just a doormat for wiping muddy feet from a long walk in the park with Sammy, your border collie! The rug plays a real role as a decorative object in your landscaping. It has become an essential piece to enhance your garden furniture and set up different worlds on your terrace or garden. So you can define a dining area by positioning a large rug under your dining table. Accumulate carpets of the same shades and of different sizes under floor cushions and a hammock for a peaceful corner. Or place a rug under a coffee table surrounded by sofas and armchairs to indicate the relaxation area, suitable for aperitifs with friends. The outdoor rug is, as you will have understood, THE essential product. Further proof – if needed -, manufacturers and major distributor brands compete in ingenuity to offer a whole range of different patterns, sizes and colors to respond to this craze for outdoor rugs.
A carpet for each universe
A rug can dramatize your patio and give it the look you love.
You are a fan of the bohemian chic spirit, bet on accumulation and natural materials such as cotton, jute, coconut or sisal. Do not hesitate to superimpose round and rectangular rugs, in soft colors such as beige, brown or white. Perfect with a bamboo patio set or a macrame hanging chair.
For a Moroccan souk atmosphere, opt for models full of colors and pretty patterns that look like real oriental rugs. Obviously to create this atmosphere you can take out your own Kilim, but keep in mind that after several days with inclement weather, you risk having your carpets go to ruin! So be sure to choose models specific to outdoor installation that have a coating that is suitable and resistant to weather and other UV rays. Sklum, Atmosphera or Benuta offer this kind of carpet at all prices.
Are you more graphic/chic? Then choose a model with geometric and modern patterns in black and white. Combine it with “large pieces” (armchairs or benches) black or gray so as not to overload too much. But don’t hesitate to add neon-coloured cushions or ceramic stools with a pop tint like lemon yellow or Klein blue.
Advice maintenance
Over the course of its use, an outdoor rug will of course get dirty. If you have opted for a small cotton model, simply put it in the washing machine. The larger ones (in PVC, cotton, vinyl or polypropylene) can be cleaned with soapy water and a jet of water.
Outdoor rugs made of natural materials such as sisal or coconut are certainly elegant and ecological, but they are less resistant. For more durability, opt for models made from seagrass or bamboo, which will withstand humidity and UV rays well.
You are not unaware that the sun can alter certain colors, but did you know that at night, your carpets are also not immune to discoloration? If you want to avoid any risk, remember to put them away in the summer, as soon as the moon comes up.
Whether round, XXL size, in PVC or natural material, the outdoor rug is definitely the chic and essential product for your long summer evenings in the garden.