5 Quick Tips for Buying Outdoor Rugs
1. When choosing the size and shape of outdoor rugs, you'll want to measure the area you plan to use it on with the furniture already in position. You should consider how close the outdoor rugs will be placed to the edges of the furniture as well as the path of the heaviest traffic. If it is a high traffic area you'll want to consider purchasing more durable outdoor rugs.
2. Due to the unique nature of weaving and crafting, outdoor rugs often vary slightly in size. To effectively describe outdoor rug sizes, we generally round them to the nearest whole size. It's safest to allow 2 to 6 inches of leeway between a rug's stated size and its actual size. Thus, a 9 x 12-foot rug could be estimated at 8.5 x 11.5.
3. You may be surprised with the available selection of outdoor rugs. From neutral browns and tans, to fun pinks and oranges, you'll find a color to suit your outdoor area. We also offer rugs in every size from under 5 feet wide to over 11 feet wide.
4. You'll find almost as many options for outdoor rugs as you will for indoor. Braided rugs offer a more classic and relaxed look. Machine-made rugs offer more detail and may more closely resemble a rug you would lay in your formal dining room.
5. Maintenance and care are issues to consider about your outdoor rugs. Many rugs are now machine-washable, making them perfect for high-traffic areas. Other rugs can easily be spot-cleaned or even hosed down with the garden hose. Stain resistance and quick-dry features are attributes that come in handy when considering outdoor rugs.
