Outdoor rugs for the perfect living space - outside

Despite the vagaries of the British weather, research suggests that more of us than ever before are transforming our outdoor space into a living space that we try to use as much as possible. 

We are extending our indoors – outdoors, and so whether you have a small yard or a large garden, chances are you will have contributed to the millions of pounds which are being invested by homeowners every year on garden furniture and accessories.

In response to this trend, FrithRugs now has a new collection of rugs whichcan be used outdoors.  These rugs are the perfect complement to your external living area and can be used in a variety of way to dress your much loved outside space in the same way as you would dress any other.

Patio 

On a rain free spring or summer day, many of us like to sip our weekend morning coffee on the patio.  Even the smallest space can be 'dressed' to extend the living space from your kitchen, dining room, living room or conservatory.

This space, because it is so close to the inside of your home, could become a seamless blend of the two by using the same colour scheme.  For example, if your inside room is decorated in shades of white, then your patio space should be too.  If your dining room is red, add dashes of red to your patio area.

You could purchase a bistro set that uses the same colours, enjoy flowering plants that are the same shades and, of course add a new outside rug.  As we are working with a small space on the patio, you should place your furniture on top of the rug and this will very quickly ensure this bijou external space looks very much part of the interior.

Garden or yard

Dressing a bigger space which is slightly further away from your home's entrance means you can start your external décor style from scratch.  There are so many different styles you can use, from country cottage rustic to space age minimalism.  

Much will depend on what your existing space look like - if you do have a country garden, then it makes sense your décor follows this theme.  A whitewashed courtyard may suit a Mediterranean feel or, a Japanese garden may suit a minimalist approach.

This means buying garden furniture that complements the environment and the space.  Once your furniture is arranged, make it more like a room using garden screens or even a wall of shrubs and plants standing in colour co-ordinated pots.  As you now have more space, your garden rug can be used in the same way you would use it inside a home.  Make it the focal point and stand furniture around it - or put your food/drinks table on it. The rug colour should match your cushions/throws and plant pots.

For early evening and late nights, garden lighting is a vital mood and atmosphere enhancer and with so many choices available, from fairy lights to festoon lights to solar lights you are sure to find the ones that best suit your personality. 

Finally, think about the most suitable heating for your garden environment - is a fire pit more your style or would you prefer a patio style heater? 

You will be surprised at how the addition of a rug in your outside space will make all the difference when it comes to creating a cosy liveable space outdoors.  Browse https://frithrugs.co.uk/products/outdoor-rugs/ to see the full range.