Outdoor Rugs For Your Deck, Patio or Alfresco Space

Put the finishing touches on your beautiful outdoor living area with a large outdoor rug from Amart. Adding comfort and warmth underfoot, placing outdoor rugs beneath your outdoor settings also creates a fresh, modern vibe!

What is an outdoor rug?

Outdoor rugs are floor rugs that live outside in a defined space such as a patio or alfresco, on a deck or beneath a pergola.

Generally made from durable, weather-resistant materials such as 100% polypropylene, outdoor rugs are UV and water resistant so they can withstand the elements. Just as you use floor rugs with your interior living room and dining room furniture to define the space and add interest, outdoor rugs help to create a sense of cohesiveness around the lounge or dining furniture used in outdoor spaces.

Can outdoor rugs get wet?

Yes, waterproof outdoor rugs are typically made from fabrics such as polypropylene. Polypropylene, also known as olefin, is a commonly used plastic with excellent water resistant properties. Olefin is also used to make seat cushions for outdoor furniture and decorative cushions for outdoor lounges, outdoor chairs, daybeds or sunlounges.

Although they are water resistant, as with anything it is not recommended that you let your outdoor rugs stay continually wet. In order to improve the longevity of your outdoor rugs in humid climates it is recommended that you move your outdoor rugs to a place where they can dry out occasionally.

What are the benefits of outdoor rugs?

Outdoor patio rugs bring a number of benefits to the home, in fact when you’ve put the best outdoor rugs in your outdoor living spaces you’ll wonder how you ever coped without them.

1. Outdoor rugs are a great way to cover any unsightly stains on pavers, decks or concrete in your outdoor entertaining areas.
2. Outdoor rugs perfectly complement outdoor lounge settings and outdoor dining settings to create a defined outdoor space.
3. Outdoor rugs create an insulation barrier between your feet and cold pavers or concrete flooring.
4. Outdoor rugs provide a softer base which can be both cooler (in summer) and warmer (in winter) than concrete in outdoor living areas of homes with infants and toddlers.
5. Outdoor rugs can add colour, texture and interest to outdoor living areas.
6. Just like outdoor mats, outdoor rugs will catch dirt and debris before it’s brought into the house.
7. They add modern style and an inviting aesthetic to outdoor entertaining spaces.

Coordinate the colours in outdoor rugs with your outdoor furniture, or use colour to create a specific mood, such as a blue striped outdoor rug like Cabo or Corfu poolside, or a green or natural garden rug for patios in lush garden settings. To add a bold modern aesthetic try a black and white outdoor rug, the perfect complement to black or white outdoor furniture.

How do you clean outdoor rugs?

Resilient and durable outdoor rugs are easy to clean, but it is always best to read the manufacturer’s care and maintenance guide before attempting to clean your outdoor rug.

An outdoor rug can be swept, vacuumed or blown to remove the inevitable dust, dirt and debris that accumulates in outdoor living areas of the home. Certain fabrics such as polypropylene can be lightly hosed down and laid out to dry flat in the sun.

Like most outdoor accessories, outdoor rugs can be spot cleaned with a damp sponge and mild detergent to remove specific spills or light stains.

Visit your nearest Amart store today or shop online to find outdoor rugs that will add comfort and style to your outdoor living areas.