Dress up your deck this season by adding an outdoor rug to your lounge-chair setup or pool-side area. Not only do these resilient and versatile floor coverings complement and elevate the look of your open-air decor, but they can also give your feet some much-needed relief from the sun-scorched ground.
All of the outdoor rugs we've listed in this guide are made of polypropylene material, which is derived from a thermoplastic polymer resin that makes them lightweight, mold-resistant, and nonabsorbent. Some types of polypropylene rugs are made of recycled materials and are even recyclable themselves, but we suggest that you check with the manufacturer before discarding them.
We selected a variety of rugs here with highly positive user reviews and made sure to include as many size and color choices as possible. Safe for leaving out in any kind of weather, here are 13 high-quality and affordable outdoor rugs, all conveniently available on Amazon.
The chameleon of outdoor area rugs, this gray polypropylene pick is the ideal foundational element to a backyard area. It has a completely flat weave with minimal textural variance.
It won't steal the show, but it'll complete the space so that it's perfectly party-ready.
This aquamarine outdoor rug adds a much-needed pop to a patio bedecked with neutrals. Its short, 1/6-inch-thick pile is firm but smooth, and it's easy to hose off when needed.
This user-favorite outdoor rug may come in just one colorway, but it's reversible with a darker version of the same interlinked pattern on the opposite side. It comes in three sizes that are all area rug-appropriate.
Many reviewers like using this as an RV rug, while others say that it's a great foundational layer to bring on beach camping trips, particularly if the terrain is quite rocky. Its polypropylene build helps it wick moisture, withstand UV rays, and easily shake off dirt and sand.
This party-ready outdoor rug brings the tropical flair for those hot summer nights. Made of polypropylene with a short, nubby pile, it's constructed to withstand both the elements and a high-traffic indoor area.
Some reviewers note that it does give off a plastic smell when first unboxed, so you'll want to unfurl it outdoors to allow it to dissipate.
This pick's remixed Persian rug-inspired design adds an eye-catching accent to a patio space. It comes in two sizes and two colors, and it helps to make your outdoor lounge area look a lot cozier.
Plus, this polypropylene outdoor rug's flat-weave material is far more rugged than it looks — just hose it down to clean.
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Unique Loom Vine Floral Indoor/Outdoor Flatweave Area Rug
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Unique Loom Vine Floral Indoor/Outdoor Flatweave Area Rug
This user-favorite rug outfits an outdoor porch with aplomb — reviews tout that it lays perfectly flat without creasing, even shortly after unwrapping.
It's also available in numerous colorways and sizes, so it'll coordinate seamlessly with any space.
Round out your outdoor area with this 4-foot-wide indoor/outdoor rug, detailed with a quatrefoil pattern. Its flat weave is easy to vacuum or sweep up after an alfresco feast.
Available in eight colors, it also comes in runner, rectangular, and square shapes in a wide variety of sizes.
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Home Dynamix Nicole Miller Sofia Juniper Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
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Home Dynamix Nicole Miller Sofia Juniper Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
A stunning sunroom accent piece from Nicole Miller's line, this outdoor-safe polypropylene rug features distressed patterns in a gray and teal motif (also available in an all-gray version).
Romantic yet rugged, it's safe for outdoor use all spring and summer long.
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Home Dynamix Country Calla Contemporary Herringbone Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
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Home Dynamix Country Calla Contemporary Herringbone Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug
This outdoor rug, with its two-toned chevron design, adds a pop of pattern to the patio. The rug's plastic-derived material is weather-safe, and it's available in three colors and four different sizes.
Pull your backyard space (or a screened-in sunroom) together with this punchy print. Detailed with raised chrysanthemum-like blooms, its varied texture feels cushy underfoot.
This flat-weave indoor/outdoor rug has a heathered design that looks right at home virtually anywhere. It’s woven from durable and stain-resistant fibers, so it cleans up nicely. It also comes in four sizes and five different colors.
This bold geometric design grounds your outdoor entertaining area, and its water-safe material coordinates beautifully with pops of neon or brass accents.
Reviewers tout how easy this flat-weave outdoor rug is to vacuum or sweep clean, and they love that it looks far more expensive than it actually is!
Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.