Gloster Outdoor Rugs For A Finished Garden
A rug does more for a garden than most people expect. It grounds a seating area, softens hard paving underfoot, and pulls loose furniture together into one proper outdoor room. This collection features Gloster's outdoor rugs, designed by Henrik Pedersen and built from braided Sunbrella acrylic and polypropylene rope, so they hold up to UK weather while still feeling soft underfoot.
Available in round and rectangular sizes, these rugs are made to sit under dining sets, lounge seating, or daybeds without missing a beat when the weather turns.
Why Choose A Gloster Outdoor Rug
Not every rug is built to live outside. Here's what makes this collection different from a standard indoor design:
- Genuine outdoor construction. Each rug is made from a flat braid of 100% solution-dyed Sunbrella acrylic combined with polypropylene, a pairing built specifically to resist UK rain and sun without breaking down.
- Hand-sewn quality. The braid is hand-guided as it's stitched together, giving the rug a robust, tactile surface that still feels considered rather than mass-produced.
- Fully reversible. Both sides of the rug are finished for use, so you can flip it over to spread out wear and keep it looking fresher for longer.
- No assembly needed. Every rug arrives ready to lay straight down, with no set-up required beyond finding the right spot.
Explore The Range Rectangular And Round Rugs
This collection currently spans two shapes across a handful of sizes, giving enough range to suit most patios and terraces.
The rectangular rugs come in 2m x 3m and 3m x 4m sizes, making them well suited to defining a dining area or a larger lounge zone where furniture needs a clear boundary underneath. The round rugs are available in 140cm and 220cm sizes, which work particularly well under a circular dining table or grouped seating, where a round shape follows the natural layout of the furniture more closely than a rectangle would.
Choosing The Right Size For Your Space
As a general rule, a rug should extend a little beyond the furniture sitting on it, rather than stopping right at the edge of a chair leg. For a dining set, aim for enough rug that chairs can be pulled out while all four legs stay on the surface. For a lounge or daybed area, the 220cm round or 3m x 4m rectangular options usually give enough coverage for a full seating group, while the smaller 140cm round or 2m x 3m rectangular rugs suit a single lounger or a more compact patio.
Caring For Your Gloster Rug
These rugs need very little upkeep. A regular shake or light brush removes loose dirt and debris, and the braided construction sheds water quickly rather than holding onto damp. Because the rug is fully reversible, flipping it once or twice a season helps even out wear from foot traffic and sun exposure. For a deeper clean, a hose down and air dry is usually all that's needed.
Complete The Set
A rug works best once it has furniture to anchor. Lay yours under Gloster dining tables and Gloster dining chairs for a defined dining zone, or beneath Gloster sofas and Gloster lounge chairs for a cosier lounge setting. It also works well under Gloster sun loungers and daybeds, particularly on hard paving or decking. Round off the space with Gloster side and coffee tables, Gloster lighting, and Gloster accessories.
For everything else Gloster makes, visit the main Gloster Furniture collection. If you'd like some general guidance on choosing a rug for your garden, our blog post on the best outdoor rugs for patios and decks covers materials, sizing, and styling in more depth. You can also compare rugs across other brands via our general outdoor rugs collection, which includes designs from Royal Botania and Jardinico. It's also worth checking our Clearance collection now and then, where ex-showroom Gloster pieces occasionally appear at a reduced price.
