| Remember When . . . | | | | Indoor / Outdoor Rugs |
| In the not too distant past, the words "outdoor rug" | | | | Recently, though, there has been an even bigger leap |
| referred to something like a small patch of Astroturf | | | | in outdoor rug manufacturing. Now, polypropylene |
| that one placed out on the patio. Those old outdoor | | | | threads are actually woven, as would be done to |
| rugs were basically utilitarian, and they sure didn't add | | | | make a normal indoor rug. The result is rugs that are |
| anything aesthetically pleasing to the landscape. But | | | | tough enough to withstand outdoor use, but |
| then again, few people cared much about what | | | | comfortable and beautiful enough for indoor use, |
| patios looked like at the time. | | | | especially in high traffic areas. And because they are |
| Outdoor Rooms Come into Their Own | | | | available in virtually any imaginable color and pattern, |
| All that is changing. Now, it is not uncommon to hear | | | | they can easily be matched to any home decor. |
| decorators, architects, and outdoor enthusiasts talk | | | | One advantage of these indoor / outdoor rugs is |
| about "outdoor rooms," showing that patios and | | | | how easy they are to clean. Usually they can simply |
| decks are much more than just somewhere to store | | | | be hosed off, and even if they get especially dirty, all |
| a grill. They have become integral parts of the home, | | | | that is needed is some mild soap. Thus, in addition to |
| and as such are treated like any other room in the | | | | patios and decks, woven all weather rugs are also |
| house. Of course, along with this exalted view of | | | | ideal for kitchens and mudrooms, where spills and |
| outdoor rooms came the desire for higher quality and | | | | messes are common. |
| more stylish outdoor products. Enter braided outdoor | | | | Indoor / outdoor rugs are one more step in blurring |
| rugs. An improvement over the older models, braided | | | | the traditional distinctions between the inside and |
| rugs were more pleasing to the eye, and, being made | | | | outside of homes. These amazing rugs can take |
| of polypropylene, they were also water, UV, mold, | | | | comfort and elegance outside, as well as bring rugged |
| and rot resistant. | | | | durability inside. |