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FIVE EASY WAYS A RUG CAN REVAMP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
BY DANIEL PRENDERGAST , DESIGN EXPERT AT THE RUG SELLER
OUTDOOR RUGS ARE ONCE AGAIN SEEING A SURGE IN POPULARITY AS HOMEOWNERS LOOK TO SOFTEN THEIR OUTDOOR SPACES WITH HOMELY ACCESSORIES AND SPLASHES OF COLOUR AND PATTERN . HERE , DANIEL PRENDERGAST FROM THE RUG SELLER , WHICH SELLS ONE OF THE UK ’ S BIGGEST SELECTIONS OF OUTDOOR RUGS , SHARES FIVE EASY WAYS A RUG CAN REVAMP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE .
In the past three years outdoor rugs have become something of a must-have garden accessory and the popularity shows no signs of waning . As such , there is more choice in colours , pattern , size and shape than ever . We ’ ve seen trends mirror that of interiors – best-selling geometrics have started to make way for bright pops of colour and florals , whereas textured and sustainable materials are also growing in popularity .
Despite the questionable weather so far this year , we have seen a surge in outdoor rug sales as people also start to understand the versatility of using them with their inside spaces – their durability make them perfect for high traffic areas such as conservatories , kitchens and dining rooms . They are also really easy to transition between indoor and outdoor spaces as the weather allows .
If you ’ re looking for design inspiration for your garden or balcony , here are five easy ways an outdoor rug could give your outdoor space a revamp .
ADD A SPLASH OF COLOUR AND A POP OF PATTERN
Whether you have a full-on outerior design scheme , want to echo the colours found in your planting scheme , or are simply looking to add a splash of colour to an outdoor space , an outdoor rug is the perfect accessory to get experimental with colour . The beauty of an outdoor rug is that you can go bigger and bolder with your design choice than perhaps you might do inside the home , or you can use them to extend the patterns and colours from inside to out . Don ’ t be afraid to play with colour and pattern – the light and openness of the space will be able to withstand more colour than you may usually be comfortable with . Mediterranean inspired blue and whites can make a real design impact , whereas florals , pops of red and sunshine yellow are all extremely popular .
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