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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Woven by hand from organic cotton, our accent rug’s pattern is defined by pebbled texture and nature-inspired color.