Outdoor Rugs Have Style Covered
Bring indoor coziness to a patio or porch with area rugs designed for the outdoors
Danyelle Mathews
April 7, 2012
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When designing outdoor entertaining areas, many of us omit the one element we use indoors to tie our spaces together: area rugs. Just as you would in your indoor space, add color, define seating areas and warm up your outdoor living room simply by throwing down a rug. Here are eight stylish ways to spruce up your patio with an outdoor floor covering.
1. Place a rug under your table. Ground your outdoor eating space with a bold, graphic, weather-resistant area rug. One benefit of dining outdoors: If there's a spill during dinner, simply pull out the hose and give your rug a good wash.
2. Create a conversation area. Define your conversation area by placing all of your outdoor furniture around your rug.
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3. Add color, even in small spaces. The pattern and color of the rug shown here bring instant style to this small outdoor space. The single chair is more interesting against the bright hues.
4. Designate zones. Outdoor area rugs can help designate zones for different activities. In the image shown here, the rug is used to warm up the seating area but opens up to the cafe-height table as well.
5. Add comfort by going big. If you have the space, consider using a large-scale rug to make your outdoor area feel more comfortable. This covered patio space feels more like an indoor living area due to the scale and warmth added by the rug.
6. Repeat patterns. Although the pillows on the chaise longues are separated from the rug in the seating area, the pattern used in the two spaces unifies the areas and makes for a cohesive deck design.
7. Less is more. If your budget or space won't allow for a large rug, choosing a smaller piece with a great pattern is better than not having a rug at all. This modern outdoor area is more interesting and beautiful with the addition of this small rug.
8. Cover your walkways. Placing rugs in hallways is a rule of thumb used by design professionals to warm up those otherwise neglected spaces. This same rule can be applied to your outdoor patio. If you have a narrow walkway connecting two areas of your patio or deck, adding an outdoor rug (or more than one, as shown here) brings warmth and interest.
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Here at d'apostrophe llc located in New York City we have a selection of high-end outdoor rugs you should have a look at.
Please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Best,
Alban