Super atmospheric: Laying a rug outside

Why should an area rug only provide ambience indoors when you can put it outside too? The outdoor rugs have grown in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Because by laying a rug outside, you can instantly create the right atmosphere in a very simple way.

What exactly is an outdoor rug?

An outdoor rug is also called a garden rug. It is, as you probably already realised, a rug that you can put outside. This is because an outdoor rug can withstand all weather conditions. Not only can an outdoor rug get wet just fine, but it can also withstand the harmful UV rays from sunlight. This UV light can damage the colours in ‘normal’ rugs, but with an outdoor rug, the colours will last longer.

Because outdoor rugs are in most cases made of the material polypropylene, they are robust, easy to clean and last a very long time. Moreover, this plastic-like material makes the rugs very suitable for beautiful prints. Outdoor rugs therefore often have imaginative patterns in the most beautiful colours. But there are also plenty of neutral outdoor rugs.

Where can you put an outdoor rug?

Of course, you can put an outdoor rug in your garden. On your terrace by your lounge set, under the pergola by that nice little seat, for example, or on the veranda where you sit together in the evening by the outdoor fireplace. But an outdoor rug can also be placed beautifully on, for example, a balcony.

Different sizes

An outdoor rug is not always rectangular. You can get the rugs in lots of different shapes and sizes. Round outdoor rugs are doing very well lately. If you want to put down an outdoor rug on your balcony, a rug in the shape of a runner might be a good idea. In addition to runners, rectangular and round rugs, there are also square rugs. So there is a suitable outdoor rug for every location.

Can an outdoor rug also be used indoors?

Yes! Unlike an indoor rug, which should not be placed outdoors, an outdoor rug can be placed indoors just fine. This is increasingly popular because garden rugs often have a much more pronounced print, which you won’t easily find in indoor rugs. Moreover, people are also discovering other advantages of laying rugs indoors. People with pets and young children especially welcome an outdoor rug. Why? Just read on.

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Advantages of an outdoor rug

• An outdoor rug is hygienic 

As with an indoor rug, it is also useful to clean the outdoor rug regularly. This is very easy with an outdoor rug. A quick sweep is often enough, and many rugs can even be easily rinsed with the garden hose.

If you have placed your outdoor rug inside, you should, of course, take it outside before firing up the garden hose. Due to the fact that an outdoor rug is so incredibly easy and quick to clean, it is highly recommended for people with pets and young children (or housemates with big muddy feet).

• An outdoor rug will last a long time

Most outdoor rugs are made of polypropylene. This material is known for its robustness and is fire-retardant. Moreover, polypropylene does not wear out quickly and the colours last extra long.

• An outdoor rug is cost-effective

An outdoor rug is often much cheaper to buy than an indoor rug. If you want to brighten up a room indoors with a cheerful rug, take a look at outdoor rugs. You will often save a lot of money. Moreover, there are lots of reversible outdoor rugs on the market. If you get tired of one side, just flip it over and suddenly you have a brand new rug on the floor. So two for the price of one!

• An outdoor rug is atmospheric

An outdoor rug can make your ‘cluttered’ terrace suddenly become an atmospheric whole. After all, a rug is a unifying factor in a room, so why not also outside on the terrace? By matching the colour and print to the patio furniture as well, you can turn your outdoor seating area into a really cosy place to have drinks for hours on a summer evening.

• An outdoor rug is softer than you think

An outdoor rug made of plastic, that feels rock hard, right? Although you might think so, nothing could be further from the truth. An outdoor rug is much softer than you think and can therefore also be used indoors in – say – the children’s room.

Apart from being cheap and durable, outdoor rugs are beautiful to look at. The colours shine and the prints are often real gems. If you are not so keen on busy prints, you have plenty of choice in neutral outdoor rugs, such as jute outdoor rugs. And if you like a bit of variety, you can opt for an outdoor rug that you can use on two sides. Cleaning a garden rug is a snap and therefore it is nice and hygienic. All in all, there is unity.