The 7 Best Indoor-Outdoor Rugs of 2025

We love the durability, style, and comfort of the Unique Loom Border Area Rug, which is why it’s our best overall pick. We loved that it was able to handle heavy foot traffic and unpredictable weather without any wear over the six months testing. Our tester’s dog laid on it frequently, and we discovered it was easy to vacuum up pet hair and other debris.

There were initially some minor ripples present on the rug’s surface. However, after two to three months, the rug fully flattened out. We like the simple but elegant design with a striped border. Plus, there are several colorways and different shapes you can choose from to really customize it to your space.

In lab testing, we found the rug extremely slip-resistant—it didn’t budge with furniture on its surface. The rug held up well to our cleaning efforts, including intense scrubbing and frequent vacuuming, with no visible wear after six months. We also brought it indoors during our at-home testing and liked that it was versatile enough to complement both types of spaces.

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The Nourison Positano Area Rug is an easy-to-clean, durable option that rings in at a reasonable price point. We like its minimalist look, which can suit most aesthetics and spaces. It adds nice dimension, and we found it softer in texture compared to some other indoor-outdoor options we tested.

There are also plenty of sizes to choose from, whether you have a sprawling yard or small balcony. We loved that light enough to shift around—or transport indoors once the weather cools. Our tester moved the rug from their yard to the basement, and found that it translated stylistically in both spaces.

Over our six months of testing, this rug held up well to regular cleaning (sweeping and vacuuming). There was also no shedding or wear after scrubbing. While we did see some color fading over time, it wasn’t too obvious—and given that the rug was put through many rain storms, snow days, and foot traffic in testing, we found it maintained its overall appearance very well.

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For an option that works just as well outdoors as it does indoors, we like the IKEA LYDERSHOLM Rug. The piece is highly durable, standing up well to heavy foot traffic and even clawing, based on our lab testing.

The rug laid out very flat and uniform against the floors. We also liked that it had a sticky backing compared to other options, not sliding when furniture was placed on it.

Over the two months of testing this rug at home, we found that it was easy to vacuum and maintain thanks to the high quality construction. It isn’t very plush, and rather feels more like a flat mat—but that is partly why there was no snagging or wear. The rug comes in neutral brown or beige colorways, and we like that the simple design works just as well on a patio as it does in a home office. 

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If you want a rug you can set down and not pay much attention to thereafter, the Urban Outfitters Tillie Reversible Rug does the trick. We loved how simple it was to clean; debris like \ leaves and bird droppings seamlessly brushed away with a quick sweep. We even found that it practically cleaned itself on windy days, thanks to the flat weave.

We tested this rug over six months with extreme weather—including -30 degree snow days—and noticed that it still looked the same without any wear, which is a testament to its durability. The fibers are quick-drying. Plus, they can be vacuumed without damaging the rug.

Overall, we found that this rug added a nice pop of color and pattern outdoors. It’s very lightweight to move around. Just note that because of this, the corners can lift with strong winds. Also, although the rug is listed as reversible, it features the same design on both sides.

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Whether you live in a rainy climate or like to lounge poolside, a quick-drying outdoor rug is key so that you’re not stepping on a soggy surface—or worse, having to deal with mold and mildew. We love the Safavieh Courtyard Collection Accent Rug in particular for a worry-free, quick-drying option.

We tested this rug through thunderstorms, rainy days, and even poolside, and it dried quickly and fully every time. This can be attributed to the jute-like, plastic material—similar to the Ruggable Border Braid Re-Jute Rug (our most durable pick). We even pressure-washed this rug, and were please to see repelled water well with no surface damage. The ability to power wash the rug also made it a lot easier to remove stains.

This piece has a more “mat-like” feel, rather than the soft pile of a rug you might expect indoors. However, we found that this construction allowed it to better survive weather changes—and even exposure to pool water and soil, which didn’t stick to the material at all.

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For a rug that won’t budge and brings a fun punch of personality, the Rifle Paper Co. Veranda Monstera Outdoor Rug fits the bill. The piece features a bright monstera print—reminiscent of the iconic Martinique banana leaf wallpaper in the Beverly Hills Hotel. We liked that the print was instantly warm and joy-inducing, even on days that were foggy and cold.

Though beyond style, the rug also brings in a hefty dose of functionality. The rubber backing kept the rug in place through at-home testing, while also protecting bare feet from the rougher texture of the ground. It’s overall a very lightweight, easy-to-move rug. We also found it significantly softer in texture compared to rougher options like the IKEA LYDERSHOLM Rug, our most versatile pick.

As for cleaning, we found that the rug was a breeze to sweep and vacuum. The color maintained its vivid hue over the six months of testing. However, the white pattern of the rug did turn a little more off-white and we found liquid stains hard to scrub away during testing.

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