Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, the mother and daughter decorating team behind McGrath II concur, and in particular, say they love using ticking stripe indoor/outdoor fabrics on sofas. “It always looks fresh, and stands the test of time,” they say. Annie Selke, founder of the rug company Dash & Albert, agrees. “Stains happen, so look for wool construction in a pattern that can disguise dirt,” she says. “Wool kilims are particularly fabulous because they are often reversible, but micro-hook wool is also a long-lived, sturdy construction.” The price point may be higher for pure wool, but it will last longer and stains are more likely to come out than with mixed materials or polyester blends.
