Custom Outdoor Rugs

How a Custom Outdoor Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A custom outdoor rug can highlight your other decor by reinforcing a color palette, contributing to the area’s style, and setting the mood. Plus, by ordering a custom outdoor area rug, you can ensure that the size of the rug is perfect for that space and won’t overwhelm the other decor. 

Decorating With a Custom Outdoor Rug

Ordering a custom rug certainly has its perks, and so does ordering a custom outdoor rug. One obvious perk is that they’re made to stand up against outdoor elements, so they’re great for patios, decks, and other outside areas, but there’s another big perk to that durability. Because they are so sturdy, many choose to use custom outdoor rugs inside their homes because of their versatility, style, and durability. They’re especially popular in high-traffic rooms like living rooms, entryways, and kitchens. 

Choosing Which Custom Outdoor Rug is Right for You

As you try to find a custom outdoor area rug that’s perfect for you and your needs, think through these important areas. 

Position: There are infinite possibilities for layouts and positioning furniture and rugs, so take these ideas as simply guidelines to steer you in the right direction. 

Pathways: Whether you’re decorating a front porch, patio, or deck, adding in a rug for a pathway can be a great way to establish the walkway and add style at the same time. Common practice with creating a pathway is to make sure that the rug leaves some room around the sides to show off the other floor beneath it and not run up against a wall or fence by the sides of it. You can start your rug at a doorway or wherever else you want to establish a walkway.

Social Spaces: WIth outdoor seating, you’ll likely center a large custom outdoor rug in the middle of the set-up. Depending on the size of the space, you may have the rug sit entirely in front of the furniture, under their front legs, or all the way under them. For especially large spaces, you may even have the rug extend past the backs of the chairs. 

Dining Area: It’s common practice with any dining set to have the table centered on the outdoor dining rug. Be sure to leave about two or three feet of excess on each side/end for the chairs to be pushed in or pulled out. 

Size/Shape: Once you know your ideal layout, finalize the size and shape of the rug. Fortunately with custom outdoor rugs, you have your choice in shapes and sizes. One of the most common shapes to work with is rectangular, but you have options with round, circle, square, and other shapes. This is especially handy if your space is uniquely shaped or you just want to make a stylistic statement. 

Pattern: Custom outdoor rugs are available in all sorts of styles, so you can really design your space however you want to. From vintage prints to abstract designs, you have your pick of designs at the far ends of the spectrum and anywhere in between. For guidance, look at your existing decor for similar shapes and motifs that can also appear in the rug’s pattern. This is a tried and true way to unify your design. 

Color: Finally, you have your pick of color. Neutral tones like white, grey, tan, and black appear in a multitude of styles, but even colors like blue, green, red, and so many others are popular in many designs. Choose a color palette that connects to your existing decor or design the entire space based on the rug’s color palette.

Frequently Asked Questions about Custom Outdoor Rugs

What are the benefits of having a custom outdoor rug?

Having a customized outdoor rug size gives you more options when it comes to styling and incorporating other decor elements into your patio or balcony. By knowing exactly what shape and size will fit perfectly within your outdoor area, allowing you to blend your space effortlessly without any awkward gaps.

Can you machine wash a custom outdoor rug?

Yes, you can machine wash custom outdoor rugs. To ensure your rug maintains its vibrant colors and retains its durability, it is important to follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer for best results.

Where should you place a custom Outdoor rug?

Outdoor rugs can be used virtually anywhere inside and out of your home! If you have a large patio or deck with plenty of seating, then you may want to place a large outdoor rug in the middle that will serve as an anchor piece and help create a cozy gathering spot around your furniture. Due to the nature of the rug, they can also be placed in high traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

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