How a Black Outdoor Rug Can Transform Your Outside Area
A black outdoor rug will add a distinctive kind of chic to your outside space. Bold and beautiful, the great thing about a black rug for your garden is it won’t darken the space with the flood of natural light available.
This guide takes you through the surprising benefits of a black outdoor rug, how to choose the right one for you and how to accessorise it. We’ll also take you through our favourite picks in our range, from round black outdoor rugs to black geometric outdoor rugs and more.
What Material Is Best for a Black Outdoor Rug?
Your best bet for the always-temperamental UK weather is a black plastic outdoor rug. It might sound unappealing, but a plastic rug will always be designed to look like other rug materials, like wool or sisal. In fact, you’d never be able to tell it’s plastic if you didn’t know.
The best kind of plastic for an outdoor rug is polypropylene. Rugs woven with this material are exceptionally weatherproof, with particular water-resistant qualities. This also makes them easy to clean, a necessity for a rug that’s in your outdoor area and getting lots of foot traffic. Polypropylene rugs are produced in their colour rather than dyed, which makes them more resistant to UV rays and thus less likely to fade. So, your black outdoor rug can stay looking black.
How Do You Style a Black Outdoor Rug?
A black outdoor area rug might seem like a brave choice, but there is plenty of versatility. Plus, you can match any other colour to it. Black can set the tone for a design theme, can draw the eye and even lend a sense of drama. Or, it can be a subtle background colour that allows other design pieces of your garden to shine.
What to Think About Before You Buy
If you’re struggling to think of what do to with a black outdoor rug, ask yourself:
- Do I want this rug to be purely decorative or to serve a more practical purpose?
- Do I want a plain black outdoor rug or a patterned one?
- Will this rug go under garden furniture or alongside it?
These questions can help you streamline your browsing process and determine what kind of black rug is best for your outside space, whether that’s a patio, a decking area, or even just a balcony.
One of the most important tips is to measure your space, so there are no surprises when you come to arranging your rug placement.
How to Accessorise a Black Rug
Black and white is a classic theme that can never go wrong. A black-striped rug with white accents can look sleek and elegant in your outdoor area, especially if that theme is extended through your decor.
Use a solid black rug as a backdrop for lighter furniture, tying a particular area together for a cohesive, defined look. Or, use a patterned black rug, like an Aztec or geometric pattern outdoor rug, as a statement piece. A focal point like this is great if you want to draw attention to a specific space.
One of the great benefits of a black rug is that black really goes with any colour. No matter what your existing decor is like, a black rug will seamlessly slot in.
Our Favourite Black Outdoor Rugs
We have one of the largest online collections of rugs in the UK, all of which come with free delivery. Browse our most popular picks of black outdoor rugs below:
Round Black Outdoor Rugs
Nico Rugs by Asiatic
If you’re looking for a black circular outdoor rug, the Nico range has just that. These hand-woven rugs, in charcoal and a dark grey, will provide a beautiful decorative piece for your outside area. The variable pile creates a pleasing textured look.
Large Black Outdoor Rugs
Checked Flatweave Rugs by Oriental Weavers
The Flatweave collection offers a 100% polypropylene rug that looks like a high-quality sisal rug. The subtle white lines and different shades of black squares make this rug a stylish feature of your outside area that also adds a sense of depth.
Sisal Rugs by Asiatic
Asiatic’s Sisal range of rugs are durable and offer understated style. The plain black design is simple but bold. While the material is durable, note that you’ll need to bring it inside if it rains, making this rug more suitable for a covered patio area or balcony.
Black Pattern Outdoor Rugs
Patio Rugs by Asiatic
Rugs in the Patio range are bursting with personality. The black geometric outdoor rug in the collection makes for a fantastic feature piece, with dynamic patterning creating a striking look. The flatweave production also makes them incredibly practical, perfect for an outdoor dining space.
JAZZ Outdoor Rugs by Concept Looms
Spruce up a patio area with a black Aztec outdoor rug like those from the JAZZ collection. The white linework creates a cool bohemian look contrasting with the bold black.
Twin Supreme Rugs by NorthRugs
A meld of traditional and contemporary styles make up this diverse collection from NorthRugs. The defining feature is the reversibility, which gives you two rugs in one! Freshen up the look of your rug and get a whole new feel for the area in which it’s placed simply by turning it over.
Twin Supreme Rugs by NorthRugs
The Twin range also has a number of black outdoor runner rugs, ideal for smaller or more narrow spaces.
Find More Beautifully Black Rugs in Our Full Collection
Black rugs can have a transformative effect on your home, whether outside or in. We also stock 100s of indoor black rugs in a range of styles, sizes, and price tags. Or, inject a bit of colour into your living space – you can shop by room, colour, pattern and more to make your shopping experience hassle-free. Don’t forget, all orders come with free UK delivery as a standard.