Want to effortlessly transform your balcony, patio or garden? Why not consider a rug? Here are our top tips on accenting with outdoor rugs for an al fresco haven…
Summer is well and truly upon us, and while lockdown has had many of us reaching for paint and screwdriver, the space many have neglected is our outdoors. Whether you have a garden or balcony, this is somewhere you will be spending plenty of time in when the weather is warm so it isn’t one to be missed. Search for the Perfect Outdoor Rug here and continue reading for our top tips on accenting with outdoor rugs to create an al fresco space you won’t want to leave…
Choose your material carefully
When it comes to choosing your rug, the mistake which is most often made is selecting it on aesthetics alone. While your perfect outdoor rug may look fantastic, you need to ensure it is the correct material for your outdoors. Synthetic materials are inexpensive, light and tend to dry relatively fast which is necessary in places where it tends to rain more. If you’re dreaming of a more natural material such as jute and seagrass, this could work if you want it for a covered porch or balcony, but near a pool or constantly in direct sunlight could lead to mould or fading.
Consider your own design style
Next on our list of top tips on accenting with outdoor rugs is to consider and refine your own design style. If you are a newbie to interior design or feel a little stumped at where to begin with creating your outdoor oasis, why not check out this interior style quiz? It allows you to select different options and find out which rug you should get that suits your style. Still feeling confused after this? yZiGN also offer many different levels of consultation to help with your interior design.
Think of the weather it will be used in
While we would all love to live in sunnier climes, the reality is we need to prepare for the worst of weather as well as the best. To avoid mildew or mould, opt for a moisture-proof rug with a backing that prevents rainwater from pooling. Ruggable’s rug system comes in two pieces with a lightweight, removable cover that fits perfectly inside the washing machine, while their nonslip rug pad keeps the cover securely in place. This clever system removes any headache from cleaning your rug and returning it to good as new.
Take care of the rug
Our final point in our list of top tips on accenting with outdoor rugs is to take care of it. We all know indoor rugs need regular cleaning and it’s often easy to remember to run a hoover over them and sweep them when doing regular cleaning, whereas outdoor rugs are easily neglected. Remember to regularly vacuum your outdoor rug to keep dirt and debris from getting ground into the fibres, sweep underneath occasionally to keep it protected. If you need to scrub off a stubborn stain, steer clear or bleach as this can cause discoloration that will ruin your rug. If there is due to be any extreme weather or you won’t be using it for a long period of time, roll it up and store it inside, or consider using it to layer up inside with indoor rugs. This can result in a great effect and ensure you get the most use out of it.
These are just some of the top tips on accenting with outdoor rugs. Make the most of these and you will have the perfect outdoor space in no time!
