You may think a bath mat is an extra accessory but without one, your bathroom floor would be a slippery danger zone.
Just picture the scene: stepping out of the bath or shower and onto a wet tiled floor is just asking for trouble. Getting a highly absorbent mat with a non-slip backing will help maintain your bathroom for longer while heightening bathtime safety.
Shopping for a new bath mat also allows you to add a splash of colour or personality to the space, especially helpful if you’re a renter and can’t decorate. There are thousands of styles available - some with funny puns to brighten your morning, others with chic patterns to add interest, and then there’s the high-pile XL options to sink your freshly washed feet into.
If you’re looking for a new piece of homeware to spruce up your bathroom instantly, a stylish bath mat is one of the easiest ways to do it. They’re also useful for the kitchen sink area if you’re an enthusiastic washer-upper. These essentials make thoughtful housewarming gifts for friends who have everything else.
We’ve rounded up the best looking mats to buy now.
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Urban Outfitters Rise & Shine mat
If you’re not really a morning person, this simple tufted cotton mat will lift your mood with just a glance. The yellow rising sun on a light cream offers a gentle dopamine lift, and the semi-circle shape makes it ideal for setting beside the bath or under the sink. Comes complete with a non-slip backing.
Buy now £29.00, Urban Outfitters
Oliver Bonas Fresh Pink Stripe Tassel Bath Mat
Teaming a great font with an even greater colourway, this Oliver Bonas beauty is made for home that embrace maximalist style to the hilt. From the classic stripe pattern lifted with pink and coral to the fun tassels on each corner, it’s a mat to be admired.
Buy now £26.00, Oliver Bonas
Tufted Henrik Bath Mat
Tired of your bathroom, but no cash to do it up properly? It’s the little details that can make all the difference. Give your space a lift quickly with this mustard, pink and teal tufted bath mat. The unusual circular shape sets it apart from the crowd.
Buy now £38.00, Anthropologie
Dip and Drip Moroccan Tile Bathroom Mats 2 in Red Pink
If you haven’t quite got the funds for a top-down bathroom renovation, this is the next best option: a large bath mat covered in covetable Moroccan style tile print. In wonderfully clashing red and pink tones, the look has been finished with antibacterial protection to help it stay as fresh as you. What’s more, it’s incredibly absorbent, holding 3.5 times its weight in water yet drying 60 per cent quicker than a cotton mat.
Buy now £22.99, The Rug Seller
Christopher Kane More Joy Bath Mat
If you need a reason to love your bathroom more than you already do, Christopher Kane’s statement design is ready to spark joy. The plush design is cosy - particularly welcome on chilly mornings - and comes with an anti-slip backing for safety too.
Buy now £40.00, Christopher Kane
Dunelm Pebble Mushroom Runner
The bobbly nature of this XL bath mat is a real treat to step out onto, softly massaging your soles as well as handling any drips easily. The textured element adds a depth to your floors, while the warm beige tone means it doesn’t feel too overbearing. A great option for the sink and/or shower.
Buy now £18.00, Dunelm
Woven Nellie Bath Mat
If it’s understated elegance you’re after, head to Anthropologie where this monochrome woven mat is waiting to jump into your online basket. Made from a cotton and viscose mix, the fringed design is perfect for those who hanker for a pared back look.
Buy now £38.00, Anthropologie
M&S COLLECTION Pure Cotton Splish Splash Bath Mat
Sweet and simple with enough colours across the font to match any bathroom style. The mat is crafted from pure cotton which stays soft underfoot with a highly absorbent pile finished with StayNew technology to keep it looking and feeling fresh.
Buy now £15.00, M&S
Urban Outfitters Fiona Runner Bath Mat
A runner style bath mat is ideal if your bathroom is long and narrow, offering good coverage across the majority of your tiles. It comes with fringing fanfare on either end and is covered with brightly coloured geo and diamond detailing, giving it a boho chic look.
Buy now £39.00, Urban Outfitters
Matalan Arched Bath Mat
An elegant sculpted design that looks more expensive than it is, this cream mat is machine washable, which makes it even easier to keep clean. The reverse is made from latex thanks to its non-slip qualities and means it’s a stable base to step out onto when you’re fresh from the bath or shower.
Buy now £11.00, Matalan
Habitat Cotton Industrial Wash Dry Tufted Bath Mat - Green
Crafted from pure cotton, this bottle green bath mat with drop shadow lettering adds an edge to bathrooms with an industrial/contemporary vibe. It’s highly absorbent yet dries quickly when folded over the side of the bath or on the shower screen. Super soft even after umpteen machine washes, it’s a real treat from the feet up.
Buy now £14.00, Habitat
Anorak Tigers Organic Cotton Bath Mat
Unleash your wild side in the bathroom with this printed bath mat from Anorak. Featuring leaping tigers on an ochre background, it’s part of a towelling collection so you can get the entire range if you wish. Made from 100 per cent organic cotton and machine washable.
Buy now £26.00, Wolf & Badger
La Redoute Zebra Cotton Bath Mat
Bring jungle fever to your wet room with the help of this zebra-themed mat from So’Home. The design is made from soft and fluffy cotton with an anti-slip layer underneath to keep it firmly in place. A tiger version is also available.
Buy now £22.10, La Redoute
