Transform Your Garden With This One Simple Item
Take a look at these beautiful outdoor schemes to see how simple it can be to transform your terrace or patio
Throw down an outdoor rug and it will instantly add colour and definition to your alfresco seating spot. Even if you love your patio or decking, a floor covering designed for the garden can help to zone the area, brighten it up, and turn it into a cosy and inviting place to linger.
Check out these ideas to see how a rug could work in your outdoor space.
Check out these ideas to see how a rug could work in your outdoor space.
Add an accent
Of course, you don’t have to cover the whole area with a rug – a small design can work just as well, particularly if you want to show off an attractive patio or deck.
This rectangular natural rug adds just enough texture to give the space a cosy feel, but doesn’t get in the way of other elements.
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Of course, you don’t have to cover the whole area with a rug – a small design can work just as well, particularly if you want to show off an attractive patio or deck.
This rectangular natural rug adds just enough texture to give the space a cosy feel, but doesn’t get in the way of other elements.
Discover more garden furniture ideas in the Houzz Shop
Level the surface
The great thing about an outdoor rug is that it turns a rough surface into an even one, which is much more pleasant to walk on.
This brick patio is attractive, but the vintage-style outdoor rug adds a smoother layer to create an inviting seating zone.
The great thing about an outdoor rug is that it turns a rough surface into an even one, which is much more pleasant to walk on.
This brick patio is attractive, but the vintage-style outdoor rug adds a smoother layer to create an inviting seating zone.
Scatter some cushions
Make the most of a soft surface by adding some floor cushions to your outdoor rug. While you might not feel comfortable sprawling on a bare stone or concrete patio, a rug will make all the difference.
Choose cushions that complement the design of your rug. This simple blue and white floor covering has been livened up with global-inspired floor cushions in blues and reds.
Make the most of a soft surface by adding some floor cushions to your outdoor rug. While you might not feel comfortable sprawling on a bare stone or concrete patio, a rug will make all the difference.
Choose cushions that complement the design of your rug. This simple blue and white floor covering has been livened up with global-inspired floor cushions in blues and reds.
Keep it cosy
Fancy something softer than your average outdoor rug? There’s no reason why you can’t bring out a floor covering from indoors instead, as long as it’s in the right place and you don’t forget to take it back in.
A covered area near the back door is ideal, as it’s less likely to get wet and you won’t be crossing muddy ground to reach it.
Here, a covered terrace has been given a snug feel with a soft indoor rug to create an extra living space outside.
Fancy something softer than your average outdoor rug? There’s no reason why you can’t bring out a floor covering from indoors instead, as long as it’s in the right place and you don’t forget to take it back in.
A covered area near the back door is ideal, as it’s less likely to get wet and you won’t be crossing muddy ground to reach it.
Here, a covered terrace has been given a snug feel with a soft indoor rug to create an extra living space outside.
Create a mini room
If you have a tiny courtyard, balcony or terrace, make the most of the small floor area by covering the whole surface with a rug.
The floor of this courtyard has been lined with a wall-to-wall monochrome design, which makes the space feel like an outdoor room.
The beauty of this idea is that you can pad from inside to outside with your morning coffee on bare feet.
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If you have a tiny courtyard, balcony or terrace, make the most of the small floor area by covering the whole surface with a rug.
The floor of this courtyard has been lined with a wall-to-wall monochrome design, which makes the space feel like an outdoor room.
The beauty of this idea is that you can pad from inside to outside with your morning coffee on bare feet.
Need help redesigning your garden? Find landscape architects and garden designers in your area
Layer up
To add extra interest, or to expand the area your floor textiles cover, try layering a few smaller rugs.
Here, the designers have chosen a selection of the same rug design in different shades. The random pattern gives an informal feel to the terrace, and the rugs can conveniently be moved around when needed.
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To add extra interest, or to expand the area your floor textiles cover, try layering a few smaller rugs.
Here, the designers have chosen a selection of the same rug design in different shades. The random pattern gives an informal feel to the terrace, and the rugs can conveniently be moved around when needed.
Inspired? Find outdoor rugs in the Houzz Shop
Go round in circles
If you’re not keen on a rectangular shape, go for a circular rug like this one. The round design adds a bohemian feel to this decked area, and jute goes well with the natural look of a garden.
Jute is hardwearing enough to use outside, but it doesn’t do well with excessive moisture, so bring it indoors overnight or if it looks like rain.
If you’re not keen on a rectangular shape, go for a circular rug like this one. The round design adds a bohemian feel to this decked area, and jute goes well with the natural look of a garden.
Jute is hardwearing enough to use outside, but it doesn’t do well with excessive moisture, so bring it indoors overnight or if it looks like rain.
Say it with stripes
Bring a holiday feel to your garden with striped textiles. This rug in red tones is complemented by more stripes on the seat cushions.
The bright colours look striking against the black surfaces, and the simple design allows a lot of different colours to be used.
Tell us…
Have you used an outdoor rug in your garden, or are you considering adding one to your patio? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Bring a holiday feel to your garden with striped textiles. This rug in red tones is complemented by more stripes on the seat cushions.
The bright colours look striking against the black surfaces, and the simple design allows a lot of different colours to be used.
Tell us…
Have you used an outdoor rug in your garden, or are you considering adding one to your patio? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
If you want to add some colour to a dark and shady corner, choose vivid hues for your outdoor rug.
This red, orange, blue and purple design is bright enough to completely transform the space. It works particularly well with the dark wood decking, as the bold colours provide a striking contrast.
When you’re going for a mix of bright colours like this, it’s a good idea to limit the shades of other accessories. Here, for example, the cushions pick out the blue from the rug, but complement the design rather than clashing with it.