18 Outdoor Rug Ideas For Any Outdoor Space

We love the warm, sunny days of summer, and one of our favorite parts of the season is time spent in beautiful, comfortable outdoor spaces. As décor enthusiasts here at Well Woven, we get excited about decorating outdoor patios, porches, and decks, and we are firm believers in the power of a great outdoor rug to tie the whole space together and to protect your surfaces.

But where to begin in your outdoor space? The design options can feel as infinite as the big, blue sky, but fortunately, making your outdoor space look amazing is easy with only a few simple design principles!

Vidar Beige Rug | @amandalemeau

Modern Neutral

The clean lines and fresh, modern look of this beautiful outdoor deck are expertly styled with a neutral outdoor rug. The light beige tones and subtle diamond pattern complement the elevated feel of the outdoor seating area.

Mamba Grey Rug

Love classic southwestern-inspired patterns but crave a more muted, subtle color palette? Tone it down with grey, cream, and ivory hues for a sophisticated twist on a beloved style. This rug would make an excellent addition to poolside spaces, front porches, and anywhere you’d like your style to shine–inside or around the house.

Carmen Multi Rug

Bold Brights

Go bold or go home–er, go bold at home? Dynamic chevrons, exciting textures, and lively, contemporary graphics combine in this bright, beautiful outdoor rug that will look great near vibrant gardens or as a powerful pop in any outdoor space.

Metier Blue Rug | @Redesignedspace

Cool Cottage

Oceanic, cool blues and clean, bright whites combine in a refreshing, geometric pattern in this large outdoor rug. By adding wicker furniture and a rustic outdoor fireplace, this outdoor seating area creates the ultimate in contemporary cottage-inspired comfort.

Atlantis Black Rug

Gorgeous Geo

Grey and white form a clean, graphic geometric chevron pattern in this beautiful, modern outdoor rug. Simple in color but with tons of visual intrigue from the pattern, this outdoor rug is perfect for pared-down indoor-outdoor spaces, like walkways and entryways, which can be enlivened with a subtle dash of design.

Audun Red Rug

Stencil Style

The painted patio look is a favorite, so we knew we needed to create an easy, one-piece version. And easy it is–just unroll, and voila! Instant makeover. Inspired by Mediterranean tile and mosaics, this rug gets that amazing look, and the best part is, you can enjoy the bright new trend without making any permanent changes to your patio surface.

Nord Blue Rug | @Ourhome.becoming

Blue Beauty

Brilliant blue brings a dazzling splash of color to the bright whites and light, natural woods in this outdoor patio, and the vibrant tone corresponds beautifully with the surrounding blue skies and nature’s natural greenery. Choose a blue outdoor rug to add a layer of lively vibrancy to subdued hues.

Mariah Ivory Rug

Blissful Botany

The muted, neutral colors of tropical plants in this outdoor rug create a relaxing, blissful variation on a timeless pattern. Warm creams, ivories, taupes, and browns form a color palette that complements many design styles. Add this to your list of outdoor patio ideas to try.

Sienna Grey Rug | @Athomewithgray

Transitional Trellis

Bring the outside in–sort of–and furnish your perfectly pet-friendly indoor-outdoor space with a transitional, trellis-patterned outdoor rug in ivory and light grey. The matching monochrome wall art, dark green house plants, and contrasting fireplace tie together a sophisticated seating area with high style.

Faye Natural Rug

Tribal Diamond

The neutral qualities of a tan outdoor rug get a little more oomph with black linear patterns in a tribal diamond motif. The contrasting colors and geometry are perfect for a slightly bolder take on neutral outdoor patios, screened-in porches, and outdoor decks.

Bela Blue Rug

Chic Chevron

A classic chevron pattern gets a bright update with vibrant pops of color against neutral grey and ivory in this indoor/outdoor rug. Bold yellow and aqua create a dynamic color palette that coordinates with many décor styles.

Nord Brown Rug | @Teeenzy

Backyard Bohemia

Even backyards can be boho chic. In this delightful outdoor deck, a neutral, subtly patterned Moroccan outdoor rug balances the eclectic style, complete with Edison bulbs, tropical pillows, and metallic typographic wall art, and builds an ultra comfy bohemian escape.

Nord Brown Rug | @Casework.it

Deep Tones

Dark wood furniture and a deep brown rug create an outdoor space with a cozy, warm color palette. In this outdoor patio space, the pillows pick up the lighter lines in the rug and use texture to echo the outdoor rug's trellis patterns to further tie the space together.

Neveh Beige Rug

Garden Vibes

Floral patterns flourish inside or out–no soil needed. Both timeless and stylish, this indoor/outdoor rug brings colorful garden vibes to outdoor decks, patios, sun rooms, and any outdoor seating area.

Odin Green Rug | @Queenofthebeehive

Contemporary Coastal

Bring the soothing ocean breeze state of mind inside with an indoor-outdoor rug and expand on the beach vibes with natural wood furnishings, nautical art and coastal printed textiles. Shades of green and a textured cable weave evoke beach bungalows and cape escapes like nothing else.

Sol Green Rug | @Littlecajunhouse

Kitchen Comfort

The beautiful trellis pattern in this outdoor rug echoes timeless kitchen tiles, while its woven texture ties in with the modern wicker woven outdoor dining chairs and amplifies the outdoor vibes. The result is a stunning, comfortable outdoor patio space that’s perfect for BBQs, cookouts, morning coffee, and more.

Kai Blue Rug

Modern Refresh

Modern diamond striped outdoor rug gets a vibrant refresh in contemporary yellow. Bring warmth and liveliness to patios, front porches, decks, and any outdoor seating area with this beautiful pattern rug.

Odin Yellow Rug

On the Run

What to do with those tricky narrow spaces that so often get the most foot traffic? outdoor runners, may be just for you! Protect walkways and entryways in outdoor decks, patios, and poolside lounges with one of our outdoor runners. This textured, solid outdoor runner with a border coordinates with many design styles. Don't like yellow? It's available in five additional colors, too.

Nord Blue Rug | @Tidydad

Cozy Cabin

Create a comfortable outdoor seating area by sizing a rug to fit the full dimensions of a deck, patio, or screened-in porch, as seen in this outdoor haven. Two-tone linear patterns, like a tribal Moroccan trellis, add just enough visual intrigue without overwhelming the cozy outdoor space.

Cheers to summer!

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