The most durable rugs for desk and porches and entryways that get high traffic and may get wet or be exposed to the elements are the polypropylene outdoor carpet designs that are available for sale online. If you don’t know which brand to choose, then I suggest you keep Capel in mind. It’s one of America’s first and largest carpet manufacturers that now makes 100% polypropylene rugs that are specifically designed to withstand heavy outdoor usage. However, they are also very stylish and in some cases soft and nice to sit on and not just mats that can wet. They have braided rugs and printed motifs and lots of unusual and elegant designs that make you wonder if they are for the outdoors or the living room. Trans Oceana and Couristan also have some of the top polypropylene outdoor carpet designs and area rugs that are very elegant. Shop at Rugs Studio and Rugs USA and get discounts, although the smallest outdoor carpets are really cheap at under $30. Really large outdoor rugs are about the same price as the indoor ones, upwards of $100, but remember I’m talking about pile carpets that are not just doormats where you wipe your feet, but full area rugs that can be used on decks and sat on or used under tables for outdoor spaces that may be partially covered and used as dinning rooms or breakfast nooks.

Stair Rods

If you have a stairway that is outdoor and have placed carpet on the steps at the entry to your home or in an area that is exposed to the elements, you can use the same polypropylene outdoor carpet I have recommended, just that you should order runners or custom sizes to fit the staircase or entry in question. You can also add modern or antique stair rods to hold the runner or carpet in place. This is a safety issue as much as it may be a decorative one. For as little as $8 you can get basic ones to hold the carpet and for a little more, about $20 and up, you can get really fancy antique stair rods that come is brass or black wrought iron styles that will add a beautiful final touch to the entry. If you want a really elegant final accent you may want to choose the Zoroufy stair rod sets that can be ordered online, or you can get more affordable ones from most home improvement centers. Just be sure that the brackets and decorative finials don’t stick out and they are properly installed so that your stairway is save, not just pretty.

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