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Small Outdoor Rugs that Are Big on Style
If you’ve got a gorgeous outdoor space all sorted, your patio or terrace all decked out, but you feel like something is missing, it could be that an outdoor rug is all you need to tie your space together. You don’t need to go big with outdoor rugs: small outdoor rugs can do just as much to enhance your space as larger ones.
A thoughtfully-chosen design and purposefully placed small outdoor rug can provide a seamless finishing touch to your patio, terrace area or decking. Small rugs are perfect for tighter spaces and lower budgets. If all you’re working with is a balcony, for example, a small rug is a perfect addition to elevate your décor simply but effectively.
As one of the UK’s leading online providers of rugs, we know a thing or two about them. If you’re looking for a small outdoor rug, browse our impressive range, or read on for tips on choosing and styling one as well as our top picks of the premium selection of small outdoor rugs we stock.
You can also get in touch with us if you have any questions about a specific product or if you would like tailored advice on what shape, colour or measurement of small outdoor rug is right for you.
What Material Should I Choose For My Small Outdoor Rug?
When shopping for a garden rug, the material is an important consideration. These types of rugs need to be weather resistant and water resistant.
Synthetic materials like Polypropylene and Acrylic are best for this, as they’re able to dry quickly after getting wet. Polypropylene is also a fantastic material for outdoor rugs because it’s very resistant to fading in the sun, as these rugs are always produced in a particular colour instead of being dyed. They’re also very stain-resistant.
Natural materials like bamboo and sisal are weatherproof while also boasting attractive textures and enhanced durability. It’s worth noting that these materials are also more prone to mould and mildew so do need to be brought in sometimes, too.
The smaller outdoor rugs that we offer are high-quality and built to stand the test of time, so you need never worry about your rug’s durability letting you down.
Find out more about choosing the right kind of rug for an outdoor area, including care and cleaning tips, with our full guide to outdoor rugs.
How Small is a Small Rug?
This depends on the space you’re decorating, but the general sizes for smaller rugs are:
- Extra Small Outdoor Rugs
Approx. 80cm x 150cm (2’7″ x 4’11”)
This is the smallest size outdoor rug that we offer. This size outdoor rug is especially suited to balconies or little patios, or as one of a few outdoor rugs dotted around. It all depends on your space and what look and feel you’re trying to achieve.
- Small Outdoor Rugs
Approx. 120cm x 170cm (3’11” x 5’7″)
Outdoor rugs in this sizing could make a great addition to a BBQ area or under a small outdoor table. Again, if you have a bigger space, you could place multiple small rugs around your patio or terrace.
How to Style a Small Rug in Your Outdoor Area
The best tip when thinking of how to slot a rug into your outdoor area is to get all of your measurements sorted for the dimensions of your patio, terrace, balcony, or other outdoor areas. It also really helps to know what furniture you have - or if you’ll have furniture at all!
Do you want to place a rug under a table or as part of a centrepiece that ties your furniture together? It all depends on the kind of space you want to create.
A brightly patterned rug with vibrant colour can add a really fun focal point and draw the eye away to somewhere else, or a neutral colour allows the rest of your garden décor to shine through.
Our Favourite Small Outdoor Rug Designs
We are proud to offer 100s of stunning rugs in a range of shapes, sizes, and designs. Here’s a quick guide to our bestselling small outdoor rugs and what they can offer you:
Small Outdoor Rugs in Natural Materials
We stock a number of beautiful flat-woven rugs like the Greek Key Flatweave collection from Oriental-Weavers. These traditional, sisal-inspired rugs are machine woven in Egypt using only 100% Polypropylene, making them the perfect durable outdoor rug. This range comes in a number of contemporary colours with traditional designs, combining the two seamlessly for a fantastic all-rounder rug.
The gorgeous natural hues of this brown flatweave rug would make the perfect addition to a bohemian-style decking area.
Or the warmth that this red flatweave rug emanates would pair well with a firepit, perhaps.
Asiatic offers 100% sisal rugs in their Sisal collection that combines this natural material with a cotton border for a cool design.
Small Square Outdoor Rugs
A square rug is a great addition to a small outdoor space and can really add a nice finishing touch that you could design furniture around. View our rapidly expanding range of square outdoor rugs and find one for your outside area.
Small Round Outdoor Rugs
Origins offers a superior range of Jute rugs available in a selection of sizes and shapes, including round. This range is handmade from natural material, 100% jute, which makes them very durable while remaining soft underfoot.
The attractive borders on these Origins rugs provide a splash of colour that you could match soft outdoor furnishings to for a flawlessly put-together look.
Brightly Coloured Small Outdoor Rugs
A garden area is the ideal space for a splash of colour or for bold patterns. Take the Miami Rug collection from Think Rugs. With a range of patterns and colours to choose from, as well as a variety of sizes, the Miami range has a lot to offer.
The leaf pattern on this rug goes perfectly with other foliage to create a floral paradise on your decking.
Or the eye-catching patterning on this Jaffa Arnon rug makes for an attractive turquoise focal point that evokes blue skies and a calm ocean.
Find The Perfect Small Outdoor Rug With Our Superior Range
With our impressive range of stylish outdoor rugs, you’re sure to find one that fits your taste and your space perfectly. Along with our large stock, we also offer free delivery to UK mainland and an easy returns system. When you buy from Rugs Direct, you’re buying from a retailer that’s 5-star rated by over 60,000 delighted customers.
Take a look through our full outdoor rug range or get in touch for anything bespoke.