Outdoor Rugs

The beauty of outdoor rugs impresses everyone and cheers up you and your friends when you enter the house. Outdoor rugs not only enrich outdoor loveliness of the house but create aesthetic sense also. These rugs are usually used for door mats, swimming pool, terrace and veranda. Outdoor rugs should be resistant to water; heat and weather since weather changes can damage outdoor rugs and can also fade your colorful rug.

Material of Outdoor Rugs

Outdoor rugs should be made of synthetic material such as polypropylene. Synthetic rugs are moisture and chemical resistant, strong and durable for outdoor use. Stain resistance is the best quality of synthetic rugs because they are easy to wash and dry fast in the sun. Natural fabric rugs are unsuitable for outdoor but perfect for indoor due to their anti-stain property. They absorb water and fade in direct sunlight. Natural fiber rug is used as foot mat on which you rub your shoes to remove dirt.

Outdoor Rug

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Outdoor Rug at Pool Side

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Outdoor rugs are designed to withstand external conditions such as heat, rain water and moisture. They are perfectly fit to weather conditions. While purchasing outdoor rugs keep in mind the following points.

Shape of Outdoor Rug

Measure your outdoor space where you want to place rug. Decide the shape of rug according to the space available. Rugs are available in square, rectangular, oval and round shapes. A rectangular shaped rug can make the small area look so messy whereas a round rug can make the area look open. If outdoor space is visited frequently, think about durability of the rug.

Round shape Outdoor Rug

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Color and Pattern of Outdoor Rugs
Decide color and pattern of the rug; which can be based on existing décor. Choose color matching with existing objects, wall colors and furniture patterns. You can match up your outdoor rugs with indoor ones for having same patterns.

Outdoor Rug-Match up with furniture and decoration

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Maintenance of Outdoor Rugs

Maintenance of rugs is the most important as natural fabric rugs need more maintenance. Synthetic fiber rugs made of water resistant materials are suitable for outdoor. Outdoor rugs are made weather proof and stain resistant. These rugs are easy to clean, dry fast and can be wiped easily.

Outdoor rugs improve quality of your outdoor area. If you think outdoor of your house is little boring, add some color patterns and lovely designs of outdoor rugs.

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