The Brookville Rug is meant to be stepped on

Made from synthetic fibers, most outdoor rugs have a plastic feel -- nothing you’d want to walk on barefoot. The Brookville Rug, from the Grandin Road catalog, is a stylish exception that coordinates with Mediterranean and Modernist landscapes. Resistant to stains, fading and weather, it is made from DuraCord yarn that is hand-hooked to create a tufted pile with the softness of cotton. Prices range from $59 for a 2-by-3-foot mat to $599 for an 8-by-10-foot area rug in blue, orange and khaki color schemes. www.grandinroad.com; (866) 668-5962.