When the average person thinks of home decorating, they usually confine their thoughts to the fashions and designer decor only for the inside of the home. Increasingly, the home interior designers are realizing that it is possible to extend their designs beyond the walls and compliment to full design in outdoor living spaces with equal effectiveness.
Modern rug manufacturers have increased their use of flexible long-lasting and durable synthetic stabilized 100% polypropylene fibers in constructing their indoor outdoor area rugs. This material is extremely water-resistant, without the tendency for mold growth that organic fibers can develop when left out in the weather, especially wet climates. Polypropylene fibers can also be colored and become, by their very nature, very fade resistant even in strong sunlight. An indoor outdoor rug made of this modern material can be woven to produce any design that an indoor rug can be made in.
The indoor outdoor area rug of the past was a course thing underfoot – a pseudo outdoor carpeting that was green and reminiscent of a put-put course. The newer polypropylene fibers can be extruded and woven in such a way as to produce a rug as nearly as soft and plush as any high quality cloth interior floor covering. The material can also be printed, which also helps one to utilize the myriad patterns, pictures, and designs to further enhance the home’s overall motif from master bedroom to outdoor patio and any other room or living space in between.
While not quite as long-lasting as the polypropylene a more natural feel and aesthetic for outdoor spaces, sisal rugs, bamboo, and even braided rugs can be used to effect when creating the design elements of your outdoor home areas. The rugs you use to accent the decor and provide protection and softness to your patio, sun room, or gazebo can be found in any shape or size so that you can cover the entire area or just a few spot rugs for special furniture pieces.
The indoor outdoor rugs being produced for the modern home can be fashioned into classic designs, either oriental, European, or aboriginal American. Solid colors, weaves, or prints are easily produced and the resultant durable polypropylene material can be washed when needed and used in high traffic areas without showing the extra wear. Many use a latex backing to give even more protection against inclement weather conditions.
Most rug manufacturers have now added these outdoor floor covering products to their inventory so that you can easily match the two types of rug needed for your full home restoration or redecoration with the expectation of years of trouble-free living. From Duracord to to Mad Mats, you have a large variety of options to choose from.