10 Neutral Entryway Rugs That Look Great and Last
Neutral entryway rugs are the unsung workhorse of many homes. They provide a safe and sturdy landing zone for the people entering your home, protect your interior from mud and other outdoor contaminants, and look great to (literal) boot. But some entryway rugs will accomplish these missions better than others.
It’s not enough for your entryway rug to have a nice, neutral look that’s attractive without drawing too much attention to itself. Your choice also needs to be durable enough to handle extensive boot and shoe traffic, water-resistant enough to handle any mud those shoes track in with them, and easy to clean when that mud gets all over it.
Luckily, there are plenty of options for rugs that can make all of that happen, all at once. These are our favorite types of entryway rugs, and why each type of fabric could be the right fit for you.
Polypropylene (Outdoor Sisal)
Outside Sisal Polypropylene rugs are made to look and feel like real sisal. Like sisal, polypropylene fibers are extremely durable, making them ideal for rugs for indoor/outdoor areas with a lot of foot traffic.
Unlike sisal, however, polypropylene will not fade or mildew when exposed to the elements. This makes polypropylene rugs especially useful for protecting your entryway flooring from mud, rain, or snow. Plus, if all the mud and snow that foot traffic tracks into your entryway gets your polypropylene rug dirty, they’re also simple to clean.
Polypropylene rugs come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and textures, so you’ll be able to find the perfect fit for any neutral entryway rugs you need. Sisal Rug Direct has some great neutral polypropylene candidates to choose from, including:
- All-weather Indoor/Outdoor Polypropylene Rug Collection
- Mallorca Indoor/Outdoor Polypropylene Rug Collection
- Belize Indoor/Outdoor Sisal Polypropylene Rug Collection
- Delray Indoor/Outdoor Polypropylene Rug Collection
- Mesa Indoor/Outdoor Polypropylene Rug Collection
Polysilk (Outdoor Wool)
Just as polypropylene is designed to look and feel like sisal, polysilk is designed to look and feel like wool. This allows it to maintain the best features of wool rugs - namely, their soft, silky feeling, while retaining the durability and moisture-repelling qualities of polyester fibers.
Polysilk is the second-softest fiber Sisal Rug Direct offers overall, but it still has all the qualities you’ll need for your entryway. Polysilk rugs are UV stabilized, making them mold and mildew-resistant. They repel water, making them easily cleanable and suitable for wet or muddy boots. They’re even hypoallergenic.
Properly cared for, polysilk rugs will outlast traditional rugs and carpet, even in the areas of your home that see high foot traffic, dirt, and mud like your entryway. All that, and you can still have your pick of color, texture, and design. Sisal Rugs Direct has a selection of different polysilk rug collections perfect for your entryway available now:
- Carmen Polysilk Outdoor Rug Collection
- Isla Polysilk Outdoor Rug Collection
- Palm Island Polysilk Outdoor Rugs
- Playa Polysilk Outdoor Rug Collection
Seagrass
Seagrass rugs are woven from undyed seagrass fibers, giving them a natural, subtle sheen that makes them perfect for neutral entryway rugs. Seagrass fibers can be light-brown, beige, sage green, and more, and rugs have a distinct uniformity of color that is beautifully offset by their unique and intricate woven textures.
Like other materials on this list, seagrass is highly durable and water resistant, making it a good choice for entryway rugs that will see a lot of messy foot traffic. Unlike synthetic fibers, however, seagrass fibers will naturally change with age in ways that can make them even more attractive over time. As the rug wears, it will develop characteristic variations that will make it look even more unique. Meanwhile, as it is exposed to light and air, the fibers will turn into a neutral tan.
Seagrass is a great choice if you’re looking for entryway rugs that provide an intricate, natural look without sacrificing the durability or stain resistance you need. Sisal Rugs Direct offers seagrass rugs in a variety of weaves.
Jute
Jute rugs are such a popular choice for entryways that we’ve written about how to add them there before. Like the other fibers on this list, jute rugs satisfy all the requirements you’d want. Jute is a naturally durable and neutral-colored fiber that creates a beautiful, intricate texture when woven into a rug.
As a 100% natural and sustainable fiber harvested straight from the Bengal Delta plain, jute is also a highly eco-friendly choice for your home. Sisal Rugs Direct’s jute rugs also come in a variety of different colors and weave patterns, so you can choose the look that works best for your entryway’s style. If you’d rather have something truly neutral, Sisal Rugs Direct also offers jute rugs with more subtle, solid patterns.
Whichever fabric, color, style, or size you choose, Sisal Rugs Direct is ready to weave the perfect neutral entryway rugs for your home. Start browsing all our options now or reach out to us to get started right away.
