20 Bath Mats and Rugs That Are a Step Above the Rest

From elegant wood mats to eye-catching patterns, these picks will spruce up your space.

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Accent your bathroom and complete the spa experience with our favorite teak bath mats, colorful rugs, and more. Your feet will thank you.

Schoolhouse Classic Cotton Bath Mat

Woven from handsome navy and natural cotton-colored yarn, the Classic Cotton Bath Mat is a perfect staple for the bathroom. The looped pile of this machine-washable mat provides comfort and durability free from rigid rubber backing. A Schoolhouse Original.

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Tosaryu Hinoki Bath Mat

Change the look of your ordinary bathroom to a spa-like setting by adding this hinoki bath mat by Tosaryu. After enjoying a long shower or bath, enjoy the natural wood feeling you get by standing on it. The surface is molded to prevent any slipping as well as promote drainage and evaporation.

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Quiet Town Arco Pine Rug

The Arco bath rug is named after the 1970's "future-city" called Arcosanti in Arizona. Architect Paolo Soleri used circles and other organic shapes to tell a story about how humans could coexist with nature in a modern, low-impact way. Our 100% cotton Kilim bath rug is inspired by these same graphic shapes and the sun-baked palette of the Arizona desert. The flat weave style is light-weight and dries quickly. Each rug is hand-woven in India at a GOTS-certified, REACH factory. Our Manufacturer is investing in Biogas energy and clean-water practices. They give back to their community by providing interest free loans to employees as well as funding a nearby hospital and school.

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Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Tub Mat

Step out of the tub and onto this plush mat, designed to keep your bathroom floor dry and your toes nice and warm.

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Design Within Reach Aerocotton Bathmat

The DWR Aerocotton Bathmat (2013) is crafted from pure Turkish cotton using an innovative spinning process that creates wonderfully plush, ultra-soft material with ample surface area for the yarns, translating into superb absorbency. It’s woven into a nice 1,200-gram weight, then combed for more softness. In keeping with a simple modern aesthetic, it eschews the traditional dobby and has a sewn-in tag that doubles as a hanger. Even after repeated washings, this bathmat remains fluffy and soft. Machine washable. Made in Turkey.

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Cold Picnic Eclipse Bath Mat

Made of 100% certified organic cotton with anti-slip backing.

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World Market Bamboo Bath Mat

When you step out of the shower or bath, our water-resistant bath mat under your feet will remind you of your last trip to the spa. Made from bamboo, a natural and renewable resource, this mat always looks neat and tidy and it's a snap to clean. You'll also love the way the natural finish of the wood lends warmth to the look of your bathroom.

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Hawkins New York Plush Terry Bath Mat

Fancy footwork. Imagine being instantly transported to a spa-like bliss the moment you shut off your shower head. Well, you can be with one of these supremely soft mats underfoot. They’re ultra-absorbent terry, crafted to keep you as cozy as can be as soon as your feet hit the floor.

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Coyuchi Cloud Loom Organic Bath Mat

Woven with similarly long loops as our Cloud Loom towels this mat is woven to a thick 1200 grams per square meter so it’s absorbent and supersoft on bare feet. It’s finished with a neat self-hem all around.

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Parachute Sunset Bath Rug

Add some pattern play to your bath with this subtly textured rug. Made from 100% long-staple Turkish cotton, its unique design is evocative of the sun setting on the horizon. Choose from two neutral color combos for easy styling.

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Bolé Road Textiles Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Bath Mat

Style meets tile. Take tried-and-true fabric-making techniques, weave in a healthy dose of minimalist style, and you get: these head-turning bathmats. Each one’s lovingly handwoven by artisans in Ethiopia (you bet they’re fair trade). And since they’re crafted from soft, handspun cotton yarn, they’re a real treat for your feet. Prediction: The bathroom floor will be getting a lot more attention from now on.

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Soil Gem Bath Mat

A unique mixture of Keisodo (diatomaceous earth) and vermiculite creates a complex and highly porous structure for superior, all-natural absorption. The center line has a depression to enhance absorb-ability and prevent the mat from sticking to skin.

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Zone INU Terry Bath Mat

Soft landing. Let’s give it up for 100% organic cotton yarn—it’s the magic behind these ever-so-fluffy terry cloth bath mats. Flip it to whichever side you please for a square or striped design (they’re both equally absorbent). Extra points to these Danish bath buds for coming in lots of eye-candy colors, too.

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Nodi Cotton Bathmat

After studying textile design in Milan and the nuances of weaving in India, Olivia Smith returned to her native New Zealand and founded Nodi, which specializes in natural handmade rugs. The Nodi Cotton Bathmat (2017), like all pieces from her company, is made on a traditional wooden loom by skilled artisans in a GoodWeave factory, ensuring child labor is never used. It’s neutral in color with short fringes on the sides and long fringes on the ends. Machine washable on cold only. Made in India.

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Parachute Looped Bath Rug

Soft, absorbent and warm underfoot, this rug adds comfort and style anywhere in the bathroom. Available in a tubside size and a long runner, fit for a jack and jill sink.

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The Organic Company Cotton Waffle Bath Mat

See ya, splashes. Right here: proof that a bath mat can be worth swooning over. Each of these lil’ rugs is woven from 100% certified organic cotton, with a thick waffle texture your toes will warm right up to. Oh, and let’s talk about those colors. It’s coming in a spread of muted hues, sure to add a little ahhh to your bathroom. After yours is done curbing splashes, you can go ahead and hang it up to dry—there’s a handy loop right in the middle (how convenient).

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Blomus Piana Cotton Bath Mat

Walk softly. Complete your bathroom’s calming, minimalist vibe with this soft and subtle number: It’s constructed with dense, tight loops to create a durable weave. And since it feels so great underfoot, you’ll know that you’ve made the right choice every time you step out of the shower. Oh, and here’s a tip: This softy pairs swimmingly with the sleek, minimalist toilet brush and bathroom accessories from the same maker.

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Skagerak Teak Bathroom Mat

Eschewing the traditional, the Teak Bathroom Mat (1998) is constructed of solid teak. Designed by architect Mogens Holmriis, recognized for his teak chairs and tables, the mat provides a refreshing alternative to other varieties. It comes fully assembled with stainless steel hardware for durability and is fitted with two full-length natural rubber feet that prevent slippage and protect tile floors. Like all teak products, it will develop a rich, silvery patina over time. Made in U.S.A.

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Coyuchi Mosaic Canyon Organic Bath Rug

Woven by hand from organic cotton, our accent rug’s pattern is defined by pebbled texture and nature-inspired color. Its soft, absorbent pile is perfect beside the tub and equally welcome in front of a door or beside the bed— anywhere you want a cozy, cushioned layer between bare feet and hard floors.

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