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July 10, 2013 ·

Create an Outdoor Room

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Who doesn’t want to make their back yard into the most inviting, romantic, entertaining space imaginable?  I adore spending sunset evenings sipping drinks with my hubby by candlelite on the deck and watching our children play in the yard. A key to these magical moments is creating an outdoor room, not just a deck or patio space, but a room. Today, Mohawk Home  is going to help one Sand & Sisal reader create an outdoor oasis of their own.

Create an Outdoor Room

The 1st step in creating an outdoor room is to provide comfortable seating. I grouped together an all weather wicker loveseat and 2 chairs I’ve had for a few years and piled them with comfy discount outdoor pillows from Steinmart.

The 2nd step is to keep the conversation area cozy by pulling the chairs away from the walls and encircling them in a cozy converational area.

The 3rd step is to ground the conversation space with a gorgeous, easy to care for,  indoor/outdoor Mohawk Rug.  My chevron rug is called Herringbone Ginko.

Create an Outdoor Room

The 4th step is to add enough table space to set drinks and acessories on and surround the area with color and fresh greenery and potted plants.  (Upcycle what you have and try making your own Summer Centerpiece & Ceramic Planter Side Table)

Create an Outdoor Room

The  modern and funky vibe of the chevron rug lended itself well to a seating area on our deck… but I had other plans for it also! How about changing that space into a dining area?  I’m constantly moving furniture and rearranging everything. Hubs doesn’t even bat an eye anymore when he comes home to a newly shifted homestead.

Chevron Rug

The indoor/outdoor carpet’s plush pile is oh-so-soft to the touch and uber chic. Our climate is very humid and wet and I do recommend that if you live in southern, wet climate like mine, then you’ll love this rug for a screened in porch or covered porch.

Chevron Rug

Fill any open areas with flowering pots that spill over and shiny accessories like glass floats or lanterns. Bring the indoors outside.

Chevron and glass float

Create an Outdoor Room

Look at how cheerful and bright this Mohawk rug  is on my friend Cindy’s deck! This Mohawk pattern called Penny Loafer, reminds me of gerbera daisies. Mohawk rugs are treated to withstand over 1000 hours of bright sunlight without fading. This is 3 times over any company standard. I love the splash of vibrant color it adds to her deck,

Floral outdoor rug floral outdoor rug 2

One of my girlfriends, Jessica of Four Generations One Roof recently made over her pool area and added a few of these blue Maze Wildaster indoor/outdoor rugs. Adding an indoor/outdoor rug instantly grounds the area and creates a space that is inviting, vibrant and warm.

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Did you know that Mohawk Rugs are all made in America? This YouTube video tells more about it.

Best of all, Mohawk has generously offered to give away a 5’X8′ Mohawk rug of your choice, indoor or out, (up to a $150 value) to one Sand & Sisal reader, so that you can create the most inviting space ever!

Please enter the rafflecopter entry below for your chance to win!

Best of luck!

Kim

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This post has been provided in partnership with Mohawk Home. All expressed opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Bliss says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I signed up at Mohawk, because who doesn’t want a chance to win a rug, but honestly what caught my eye to begin with are the rugs in your post. So pretty.
    Bliss

  2. Deborah Esposito says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Subscribed to Mohawks Blog spot — Love all of your examples — got my creative juices flowing. We are getting a new roof and front porch and I am looking for ideas to update our current back deck on our 80+ year home. I think a colorful rug will pull everything together like you did! Thanks for the inspiration!

  3. Colette says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:07 am

    That would look lovely on my back deck! I love the way you’ve put it all together too!!

  4. Lisa Johnson says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I absolutely love the outdoor room you created. The rug is amazing and looks so nice with all of your decorations. It would be perfect for my outdoor space.

  5. Susan Pa says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Beautiful Rugs. Signed up to receive emails from Mohawk Blog

  6. Stephanie says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Love all of them!

  7. Sue says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I am following Mohawk rugs. I love the vibrant colors that they offer.

  8. Crystal says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I subscribed 🙂 What a great giveaway!

  9. Chris N says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog. I also checked out the rugs on Mohawk’s website and have 12 of them saved in my gallery. We are about to re-screen our back porch and add new flooring. A Mohawk rug would make the area perfect.

  10. Jen (Balancing Beauty and Bedlam) says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:54 am

    It’s just gorgeous, friend. LOVE IT!! And Love Mohawk products!

  11. Sara says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:34 am

    We are finally building our dream home and I will have a screened in porch. These Mohawks rugs are so great…your set up is beautiful. Inspiring!

  12. Tina M says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:42 am

    I’d love to win a rug from mohawk! I subscribed to the mohawk blog. Thanks for sharing another great site!

  13. Sharon Lynn says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:46 am

    I subscribed! Love The Penny Loafer Design :-)!
    Thanks for the opportunity 🙂
    God Bless You 🙂

  14. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:55 am

    I am loving the chevron rug on your deck and it coordinates perfectly with your cushions and pillows. Nicely done! The flower rug is beautiful as well, it adds that perfect punch of color. Thanks for showing our poolside outdoor space 🙂

  15. Amber Rippeon says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:56 am

    I would LOVE to add some color to my deck with a fun carpet!

  16. Susan J says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I would love my back deck to look more pulled together and room like! Thank you for the chance!

  17. Lynne says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:27 am

    I signed up for Mohawk rugs blog. I am so glad you posted about this because I just happen to be in the market for at least two rugs, up to five. The colors are beautiful!

  18. Jenny says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:11 am

    i subscribed to Mohawk’s blog!

  19. Sarah C. says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog.

  20. CC says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog; looking forward to seeing what they bring!

  21. Erin says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:13 am

    This would be great to win. I need something for my patio. Thanks.

  22. Megan Snyder says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:15 am

    The rug makes it seem like an outdoor room! Love it!

  23. Aleasha says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog. I love how these rugs brighten up the outdoor space. Thanks for sharing!

  24. kiristn says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:32 am

    I love the bright and vibrant rugs! My best friend has such a gorgeous outdoor space but is in need of a rug, I would love to give this to her 🙂
    Hope your having a great week.
    XO

    Kristin

  25. Karen H. says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog!

  26. Kathleen says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:51 am

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog!

  27. Andrea P says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog

  28. Aimee says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I’d love to win a beautiful Mohawk rug!

  29. Miki says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    It’s amazing what a difference the pops of color & patterns in the rugs can make on an outdoor space! I subscribe to the Mowhawk Homescapes blog! Miki

  30. Danielle D says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog …… In desperate need of a perfect rug.

  31. Aimee says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog.

  32. Michelle Wright says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk. One of those rugs would do wonders for my patio.

  33. Susan says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I subscribed!

  34. Nancy Carr says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    I am already subscribed to the Mohawk Blog. Their rugs are beautiful. Thank you.

  35. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    They are very beautiful rugs!…Just love the patterns and colors!

  36. mary anne fields says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes…love their rugs.

  37. Gabrielle says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I love Mohawk rugs! They are top quality.

  38. Shannon says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful! I am now following their blog!

  39. Sonya Burgess says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog.

  40. Kim B says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    I’m following Mohawk 🙂

  41. Leslie F. says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I subscribed!

  42. Kelly F. says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog.

  43. Kate H says

    July 10, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    I love love love these rugs

  44. edith lawson says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Oh, we just finished our new deck, so I need a rug!
    I am following Mohawk!

  45. Dawn says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    An outdoor rug would be great! Thanks!

  46. Micnellelhb says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I love your friend’s rug! It is beautiful!

  47. Jo @ Let's Face the Music says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:13 am

    I subscribed to the Mowawk Homescapes blog. These rugs are great. I love the bold colors. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music

  48. Lynette says

    July 11, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Great tut!

  49. Rosalind says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk BlogSpot! I love all of the vibrant colors and patterns they have.

  50. Ashleigh H says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    I just signed up for the Mohawk blog!! Wow, I didn’t even realize what a difference an outdoor rug would make, but now I NEED ONE!! 🙂 Thank you for the chance!

  51. Lisa says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the chevron rug and I would LOVE to win it! I could never afford one of these rugs….it is gorgeous! I started following Mohawk!

  52. Amy J says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I need a new rug for our patio whether I win or not, so I subscribed to their newsletter!

  53. Katie McLoud says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    I subscribed to the mohawk blog, I’m in love with this rug!

  54. KatieQ says

    July 12, 2013 at 12:49 am

    I subscribed to the mohawk blog. Thanks for offering the great giveaway.

  55. Peyton says

    July 12, 2013 at 3:03 am

    I recently found your blog and I LOVE your style, advice, and tutorials! I have done at least three of your DIYs since finding your site 😉 So happy to bring a little of my Southern roots into my Northwest home! Great give away! My porch is a work in progress and this would be great!

  56. trish says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Love these mohawk rugs! Would love the chance to win.

  57. Terrie N. says

    July 12, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I subscribed to the mohawk blog.

  58. joi says

    July 12, 2013 at 10:58 am

    love the whole set up, especially the rug…..Our patio looks deserted!!!!

  59. Kaylene says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I subscribed! I have been looking for an outdoor rug and I really loved the chevron one:-) Thanks for the great advice on how to put it all together.

  60. Tricia M says

    July 12, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I’m slowly but surely updating my deck. I really love the chevron rug that Kim featured in this post!

  61. Tiffany F says

    July 12, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog

  62. Patrick Siu says

    July 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Im subscribed

  63. Andy O. says

    July 12, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I’m subscribed.

  64. Sharlene Piscitelli says

    July 12, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog by email

  65. Lesley says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    These rugs are so beautiful!

  66. Allison says

    July 13, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    I LOVE the outdoor room you’ve created! I need to do this on my porch. Thanks for sharing!

    Allison

  67. Nicole says

    July 13, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    So bright & cheerful! Looking to replace my old beige one this summer… Hello Mohawk!

  68. Amy Baker says

    July 16, 2013 at 1:04 am

    I subscribed to Mohawk blog aabaker at care2 dot com

  69. Eilis says

    July 16, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Love your beautiful space and the Mohawk rug really finishes it.

  70. Bryan Sequeira says

    July 17, 2013 at 6:05 am

    Your outdoor space is inviting, need to make mine the same !

  71. Deb says

    July 17, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    The rug really pulls the outdoor space together, doesn’t it? Love the color!!

  72. Marilyn Bronson says

    July 18, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk Blog. Love your rug choice!

  73. natalja says

    July 19, 2013 at 9:41 am

    this would look great on my deck or patio!

  74. Nataly Carbonell says

    July 19, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    hi, I subcribed

  75. Kari says

    July 20, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Your outdoor seating areas are gorgeous! I subscribed.

  76. Brian Smith says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I subscribed to Mohawk blog

  77. Alice says

    July 21, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Your deck looks so cozy! Love the rug.

  78. Loni says

    July 21, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Subscribed!

  79. Jenny Williamson says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Great giveaway! I subscribed to the Mohawk blog!

  80. Brandy Nettles says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I subscribed!!! Crossing my fingers, we really need some rugs!

  81. Lisa Scozzaro says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog! I love these outdoor rugs!

  82. Ann knapp says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I have a cabana I set it up it turned out nice but my rug is just a dark color would love to brighten it up !

  83. Stacey says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    I am signed up and subscribed and 100% on board! Love this opportunity to win a new rug for my new place :o) Thanks!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

  84. Louanne Jorgenson says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog! Love the beautiful rugs!! 🙂

  85. Christine says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I love Mohawk’s rugs! Great giveaway, thanks for the chance 🙂

  86. Patty Cook says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    I would love the chevron rug in your photos!

  87. Sandy says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I Love these rugs and haven’t seen them before thanks for sharing!!

  88. Arjan says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog 🙂

  89. Cindyt says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    I subscribed…I have been wanting to get a carpet for the sitting area on my deck..this would really look nice!

  90. Eva Williams says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    I would love any of the rugs. We have a large deck, and one of these would be a welcome addition.

  91. Maureen says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Love it!

  92. McKensie says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I followed and subscribed! Please pick me!!!!

  93. Jackie says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    Oh, I would love to win a Mohawk rug! Such a nice way to add an inviting pop of color! Great giveaway!

  94. Nancy P. says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk Homescapes blog. I think a rug will brings all your furniture pieces together and make it feel homey. Love the look.

  95. marth says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    i subscribed to MOHAWK HOMESCAPES BLOG,,,,THANKS

  96. Gillian says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Love the design rugs!

  97. wendy c g says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    i subscribed to blog with email wcaligirl@gmail.com

  98. Jen says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I subscribed to the Mohawk blog. Thank you!

  99. Jeana O'donnell-Murphy says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I already subscribe to Mohawk Homescapes blog.

  100. Guerrina says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Beautiful rugs! Several I love to choose from!

  101. Buffy says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    I subscribed to Mohawk Homescapes blog.

  102. Emily Ramirez says

    July 24, 2013 at 6:54 am

    I just subscribed to the blog! <3

  103. gail says

    May 6, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I just did this to my tiny balcony and in similar colors.its nice to have a room outdoors to drink wine in the evening. You’re never drinking alone when the dog’s home 🙂

    • Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

      May 6, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Heeheehee! 😉

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