
Back in the dead of winter, I did some reporting on flooring that makes interiors look more expensive. Now that it’s warmer, I’m tempted to take one designer recommendation outside – one with longstanding European roots, inherent high-jewelry references, and, despite taking the form of a rug, doesn’t quite read like one. I’m talking about Harlequin.
So it’s fortunate that I found an outdoor harlequin rug tucked into Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, offered in a range of colorways to suit any setting: green for lush, garden-centric spaces, a neutral for calmer, more pared-back patio setups, and a classic black-on-beige for a hit of backyard drama. (This pattern was once called theatre flooring, thanks to its long association with stage design.)