Why you should use an outdoor rug in your garden
Outdoor rugs offer more than just looking pretty - they provide comfort, character and structure which makes your garden feel like an extension of your home.
Rugs bridge the gap between indoors & outdoors
Outdoor rugs are much more than just an accessory - they are the key to unlocking the full potential of your garden.
Textiles help to bridge the gap between indoors and outdoors by carrying through interior design themes to create visual continuity. Your garden becomes an extension of your home, bringing a flow to the space that makes it feel cohesive and calming.
Pair with cushions to introduce cosiness, comfort & personality to your garden
Outdoor rugs aren't the only accessory that is essential for your garden - cushions are another key design choice that will make your outdoor space feel more 'homely'.
Introducing outdoor rugs and cushions to your garden makes it feel more comfortable and welcoming by softening harsh lines and hard materials.
Soft furnishings are your opportunity to add your signature personality to your outdoor space to make it feel like yours - whether that's through characterful patterns, bold colours or textures.
Rugs can help create zones in your outdoor space
Rugs are also a great way to impose structure in your outdoor space. With a lack of visible dividers, like walls, using a rug is a great way to help define zones in your garden. It unites outdoor furniture to create cohesive areas for different activities, forming the equivalent of rooms outdoors.
But how is an outdoor rug different from a normal rug?
Much like their indoor counterparts, outdoor rugs offer comfort underfoot and help to connect the furniture in your garden to form a cohesive look. But their superpower is their incredible durability.
Outdoor rugs are specially designed from hardwearing and weather resistant materials so that they can withstand the Great British weather.
At daals our outdoor rugs are crafted from PET, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. This durable material is resistant to wear and tear, water and UV exposure, as well as having stain-resistant properties.
Not only can PET withstand the weather, but it looks and feels similar to real wool, offering a soft feel underfoot. So when it's hot outside and shoes aren't an option, these rugs provide comfort.
For a more detailed insight into our PET outdoor rug material, explore 'Our Rug Materials & Construction Techniques Explained'.
Outdoor rugs also work indoors
Lots of our outdoor rugs at daals are 'indoor outdoor' rugs. But what does this mean?
Put simply - they offer the same durability as traditional outdoor rugs but with stylish designs suitable for indoor use.
Instead of having to find a space in your garage or shed to store your rug in the cold and damp winter months, it can simply transition to living indoors.
But indoor outdoor rugs don't necessarily have to go outside at all - their durability, stain and UV resistance mean you might choose to use them in some rooms of your home all year round!
Conservatories are often the top choice - as the strong sun exposure and humidity makes it an unsuitable place for a traditional indoor rug. An indoor outdoor rug will save your feet from the cold hard floor of a conservatory while its UV and weather resistant properties protect it from fading in the sun or developing mildew. Not only this, but having a rug in your conservatory helps to enable a smoother transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Other popular rooms for indoor outdoor rugs include kitchens and playrooms - the rugs' stain resistant properties make them a great option for where there's lots of mess!
FAQs about outdoor rugs
Q: Can outdoor rugs be used on grass?
A: Outdoor rugs shouldn't be used on grass as there isn’t good airflow and it can flatten and damage the grass underneath.
It’s best to use your rug on a hard surface like a patio, decking, concrete paving or a balcony where there is good airflow and drainage. (It’s a good idea to lift outdoor rugs occasionally to prevent trapped moisture.)
Q: There is always lots of foot traffic in my garden, what style outdoor rug should I choose?
A: For gardens with high traffic you should opt for a patterned outdoor rug as it won’t show up the dirt as easily as a plain rug.
Q: How do I clean my outdoor rug?
A: Check out 'How to Clean Your Rug: A Practical Guide by Material' for tips on how to keep your outdoor rug looking as good as new.
Q: Can my outdoor rug stay outside all year round?
A: While outdoor rugs are durable they can't live outside all year round.
When rain is forecast or when it's damp and cold in the winter months it's important that you have a place where your rug can shelter from the elements, as being constantly wet will cause the rug to deteriorate.
A cool and dry place such as a garage or shed is ideal for storage. Just make sure that your rug is clean and dry before rolling it up to store.
With everything from calming neutrals to abstract designs and bold colours, our range of outdoor rugs has something to make your garden feel truly yours.
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