Something Missing From Your Outdoor Space? I Bet It's an Outdoor Rug — Here's How to Fix That

Image of a white, abstract-shaped outdoor rug with shaggy trim. It's lying on what looks like orange-toned mulch or pebbles. There is a white side table and a floor cushion on the rug, and two cream and black slingback chairs.

For too long, outdoor rugs have carried negative connotations. While indoor styles are known for being plush, soft, and colorful, outdoor rugs were synonymous with a limited (and, namely, plastic-based) material palette and relatively boring color options. And it's not hard to understand why — something soft simply wouldn't survive the harsh elements.

But it's 2025, and thankfully, we are finally turning away from the belief that outdoor rugs can't also be incredibly chic. In fact, as we lean more into the concept of creating 'outdoor living rooms', outdoor rugs have become an essential part of that.