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I have the Solara rug in yellow in my living room - it doesn't feel stiff & bristley like most outdoor rugs, and takes a lot of wear from my pets.

My husband and I have had an outdoor rug in the last few spaces we have found ourselves living in.
At first my mind was flooded with all the maintenance it would take from living in the midwest.... keeping leaves brushed off it, making sure it got rolled up before it became a skating rink, making sure birds didn't leave any remains on it.....

But in the end, it was a fantastic purchase. It really made our outside spaces a place that was enjoyed on a whole new level. You weren't merely tolerating the bugs until you went in, you were really enjoying time spent in another room of the house.

... Amazing what one rug can do!
(PS, my powerwasher became my new best friend each fall)

thanks sarahrae, you may have just convinced me to get one! any particular brand you've had success with? we definitely need something that will stand up to the elements.

To be honest, the one we have loved the most was one we picked up were from Kmart in the Martha Stewart Line. She doesn't have any of them (atleast not at our local Kmart ) out this year...

I have a cousin who has taken their FLOR rug outside although they are super keen on cleaning it often, they power wash it once every other week instead of once a season. It's holding up well and looks great.

I have tried the one's sold at Target and World Market both with little success. They weren't bad, but they didn't last me multiple seasons. (With no shelter overhead at all)

There is always the suggestion of painting or staining a rug onto your deck so there is very little maintenance. Plus it gives you the visual weight that spaces like decks often require to truly feel like part of your home!

Did you use a rug pad for the outdoor rug indoors?