Charming Balcony Rugs for Added Style
From garden furniture to soft furnishings, outdoor spaces can offer the same potential for added flair and personality as your home, particularly as we emerge from the winter months and spend more time outdoors.
For many homeowners, balconies provide a secluded, relaxing spot where warm days and balmy evenings can be enjoyed alone or with friends and family. With the addition of a well-chosen balcony rug, your outdoor space can be transformed to create a homely, cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
Our guide below will help you to find your perfect balcony rug, and provides some top picks from our extensive outdoor rugs range. Perfect for balconies, decks and patios, our stunning outdoor rugs come in a variety of sizes, colours and materials to suit your individual style. With speedy next-day delivery available on a number of rugs, and free delivery on all, browse our full range today for inspiration and ideas.
Enjoy the Benefits of a Balcony Rug
A balcony rug is a simple but impactful way to add personality and transform your balcony into a fully-functional, serene oasis. With a range of design features available such as unique patterns, calming colours and stylish shapes, an outdoor balcony rug is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your home, providing:
- Comfort and warmth: A balcony is made for relaxing in the warmth of the summer sun. A balcony rug can add an extra layer of softness making it more comfortable to walk and sit on, as well as giving your whole balcony a more homely, cosy feel with added warmth when the weather starts to cool.
- Aesthetic appeal: Rugs have been used to add vibrancy and style to rooms for centuries. The decorative, aesthetic features of rugs can be appealing to anyone looking for added flair, and a balcony rug can be used to bring colour and personality to your outdoor space.
- Noise reduction: A balcony rug can contribute to the reduction of noise levels, making it a more peaceful, tranquil space in which to relax. Ideal for absorbing sound and preventing echoes, a rug’s soft fibres provide more optimal flooring compared to bare tiles and decks.
- Protection: Typically made from durable materials which are weather-resistant and stain-resistant, a balcony rug is a fantastic solution to add a layer of protection to your balcony flooring, reducing the possibility of scratches, scuffs and weather damage.
Choosing Your Perfect Balcony Rug
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosing an outdoor rug. We’ve been providing exceptional customer care and advice for over 23 years, and can be trusted for guidance on choosing rugs to suit your needs.
Our guide below covers some of the key factors to consider when making your balcony rug purchase, to ensure you choose the right rug for you.
Material
Balcony rugs are designed to provide exceptional durability, withstanding inclement weather and heavy foot traffic to remain in excellent condition. As such, certain materials have been favoured over time for their durable properties, as well as their aesthetic benefits.
Key factors to keep in mind when choosing the most suitable material for your balcony rug include:
- Durability: Most high-quality rugs are designed for durability, but certain materials may be more suitable. Natural materials, such as jute or sisal, typically require more maintenance over time to protect against natural wear and tear, whilst synthetic materials like polypropylene offer greater resistance.
- Texture: Your rug’s feel underfoot has an important role to play in your choice of material. Balancing the look of your rug with its texture is essential to ensure it has the impact you’re looking for, with natural fibres such as jute providing a rougher feel despite their popular aesthetic.
- Maintenance: When decorating outdoor living spaces such as balconies and patios, it’s helpful to consider how much time you have for maintenance. For many busy homeowners, stain-resistant or easy-to-clean materials such as polypropylene and nylon are more appealing than higher-maintenance sisal or jute rugs.
Size and Shape
Balcony rugs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit balconies of varying dimensions. Depending on the desired effect of your balcony rug, it’s important to keep the following factors in mind:
- Balcony size and shape: Ahead of purchasing your balcony rug, make sure to measure the available space. For smaller balconies, runners often provide the ideal size dimensions to add a nice focal point, whilst larger balconies offer the capacity for experimentation with different shapes and sizes.
- Personal style: You’ll want to ensure that any balcony rug purchase is representative of your decor preferences. From the uniformity of straight lines to the refreshing playfulness of a novelty design, the shape and size of your balcony rug is a great way to showcase your personal style and eye for detail.
- Balcony usage: The size and shape of your rug is also dependent on the intended use of your balcony space. Whilst larger rugs offer enhanced comfort and softness for balconies where you and your guests are more likely to spend time lounging in a seating area, small or circular rugs are a fantastic option for placing balcony dining furniture on.
Colour and Pattern
For many, the colour and pattern of their balcony rug is the most important part of their purchase. As well as functional benefits, such as the endurance of waterproof balcony rugs, they add some much-needed colour and personality to your outdoor space.
When settling on the colour and pattern of your new balcony rug, consider the following:
- Existing decor: Whether decorating your balcony from scratch, or adding a finishing touch, consider how your balcony rug will complement or contrast with other furniture. A funky rug, such as bright yellows or geometric patterns, can provide a burst of vibrancy for more neutral decor, whilst simple rugs are fantastic for an already colourful balcony design.
- Balcony usage: If you’re hoping to create a tranquil outdoor oasis on your balcony, more subdued patterns and colours such as white and grey provide the perfect backdrop. For more eclectic, entertaining balcony areas, opt for bigger and brighter options such as funky patterns and bright colours.
- Personal style: Above all, your personal style should be front and centre when making a decision. Purchasing a balcony rug is a fantastic way to channel your personality and individuality into the outdoor decor, with colour and pattern being the best way to express it.
Our Balcony Rug Bestsellers
Our outdoor rugs collection has been curated to suit a variety of spaces including patios, decks and balconies. With a huge variety of products from the world’s best rug manufacturers and designers, we have something to suit every taste and budget.
Some of the bestsellers from our extensive outdoor balcony and patio rugs range include:
Greek Key Flatweave:
Available in a range of colours including grey and blue, this Greek Key Flatweave rug is one of our most popular ranges owing to its simple traditional patterning combined with block colours. This rug is also available as a runner, which is best for smaller balcony areas.
Sisal Linen Rug:
The simplicity of the Sisal Linen Rug makes it an excellent option for adding rustic, natural beauty to any balcony. Made using 100% sisal pile, each rug has a cotton border available in a number of tones, ideal for adding a subtle pop of colour.
Botany Caribbean Rug:
For those looking for a simple yet stunning balcony rug, the Botany Caribbean range is an excellent choice. With colours including grey and pink, the range’s minimalist designs make this design a crowd-pleaser.
Find Your Perfect Balcony Rug With Free UK Delivery
With free delivery and exceptional customer service as standard, we have delighted thousands of customers across the UK with beautiful balcony rugs that fit seamlessly into their personal decor needs.
We stock the latest collections from top rug designers including Oriental Weavers and Asiatic, to ensure that you receive high-quality products that deliver on both design and functionality.
Browse our full range of outdoor rugs today to discover your perfect statement piece, and give your balcony area a new lease of life.