The bathroom should always be comfortable and safe, even when you stand barefoot wet floor. It should also be beautiful and cozy. Soft and non-slip bathroom mats designed to be bright accent and an addition to the chosen bathroom design.
The rugs are made from natural and artificial materials. Using them, you can always be sure that you will not slip on the smooth tiled floor surface. On the reverse side, bathroom rugs have a non-slip surface or special suction cups, which allows some types to be placed in a shower tray or on the bottom of a bathtub.
The whole variety of these interior items can be divided according to the materials used:
- tree;
- bamboo;
- natural moss;
- pebbles;
- cork;
- woven materials;
- silicone;
- rubber.
Wooden rugs
Wooden mat
This type has always been used in bathtubs and showers and their appearance is more like a tray than a rug. But today they look much more elegant than their predecessors and not only perform their function perfectly, but are also a highlight, stylish accessory your bathroom.
Flexible wooden mat made from small fragments
The best wooden bath mat is made from tropical wood, carefully sanded, so it is pleasant to the touch and resistant to wet environments. In addition, it is quite durable and will serve you as an excellent addition to your bathroom interior for many years.
Hard rug made of thin wooden slats
For a spacious bathroom, a large bath mat can be made from wood, replacing a mat or laying it down if necessary.
Large wooden mat
Bamboo rugs
- a significant addition to the work performed in Japanese style bathroom They are durable and environmentally friendly, and a special coating allows them not to be afraid of moisture. By placing a bamboo rug on the bathroom floor, you will give the bathroom interior a unique oriental exoticism, as proof of the delicate taste of the owners.
Bamboo mat with non-slip backing
Natural moss rug
- is truly a work of art. It is not afraid of moisture, but absorbs it with every twig of this delicate plant. It is very pleasant to the touch, soft, relaxing and lively.
Natural moss bushes are inserted into special base from foam, which does not allow them to grow in the future. The water that flows from your feet gives it nourishment and keeps it alive. If you like unusual bath rugs, then a moss rug is perhaps the most exotic of all!
Exotic living moss
Pebble rug
- a reminder of the warm sea and long-awaited vacation. Such a thing is no less exotic than a moss rug, and also has massage properties.
The idea of its creation came to us from the east. The pebbles are selected to be approximately the same size and laid out as closely as possible to each other so that there are no empty spaces left, and their surface is varnished.
Pebble rug
Knowing how to make a bath mat from pebbles with your own hands, you will bring a piece of Eastern culture into your home.
For the base you will need:
Making a rug with your own hands
After everything is prepared, we begin to assemble our unusual rug for the bathroom.
This process is not complicated:
- first, thoroughly wash and dry the base, and then glue the stones with minimal gaps between them;
To avoid inconsistencies in the design and large gaps between the stones, first lay out the stones on a flat surface, observing the dimensions of the future rug, and choose the best option.
- Having glued the pebbles, let the glue dry completely for about a day, after which the surface of the rug can be opened with varnish.
Cork rug
If you like the idea of creativity, you can make bath mats from other materials, filling your home with original things.
Cork mat
This original rug is made according to the above scenario, only instead of pebbles, ordinary wine corks are taken and cut in half lengthwise.
There is no need for varnishing here, because the surface of the cork is warm and pleasant to the touch.
Stepping barefoot on such a rug, you will experience extraordinary comfort and foot massage every time.
Rugs made of woven materials
- warm and pleasant, with long or short pile and a variety of patterns. Made from acrylic or cotton fiber. They are also popular because they are often produced in entire sets consisting of three rugs different forms: a rug near the bathtub, toilet and covering the top of the toilet lid.
Set of acrylic mats
Fluffy rug
Bath mats look great in a spacious bathroom large sizes, which are the main addition to the bathroom design. They have the same properties as small ones, namely a soft hygroscopic surface and a non-slip base.
Large rug in a spacious bathroom
In a bathroom design with white, black and red tones, a red bath rug can be a bright accent. This color always excites the imagination and refreshes discreet interior bathroom The presence of red in the design of walls or other bathroom accessories makes prerequisite complete match of red shades.
Red color in the bathroom interior
Families with small children often use fun accessories with childish designs in their interior design. A children's bath mat can improve the mood not only of the baby, but also of the parents, and also help accustom the little family member to hygiene procedures.
Funny bear
Children's rugs on a marine theme in a set with other bathroom accessories
Silicone and rubber mats
These are the most non-slip bath mats. Such mats are placed on the bottom of the bathtub or shower stall for safety during the procedure and prevent feet from slipping.
Non-slip mats
There are suction cups on the reverse side that provide reliable fastening mat to the bottom of the container. During manufacturing, an antibacterial component is added to the material, which prevents the growth of bacteria in a humid, warm environment. After graduation water procedure, such a rug is rinsed in water and dried, which ensures its long service life.
Set of several small non-slip mats
One of the striking examples of such non-slip rugs is the IKEA bath mat. This company specializes in producing quality goods and accessories for the home.
IKEA children's rug
Place such a rug in the bathroom - children's delight will know no bounds. After all, swimming on a crocodile – what could be more interesting!
IKEA rug
Besides:
- latex non-slip backing;
- the mat has enough big size 90x33 cm, which completely eliminates slipping along the entire bottom of the bathroom;
- easy care: machine washable in water up to 40 degrees.
Bath mat
When choosing this an indispensable accessory do not forget that the bathroom is dominated by high humidity and temperature, so special requirements are placed on the mat. When choosing large or small bath mats, they should be safe, have a non-slip backing, durable, and also delight you with their touch. Good choice!
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One of the simplest and effective ways To make the bathroom interior more cozy and attractive - choose rugs to match it. To match those placed on the floor in front of the bathtub and toilet, you can find anti-slip bath or shower mats.
Bathroom floor mats are usually made with an anti-slip backing. It is best if it is vinyl or rubberized, with an additional rubber or latex backing.
If you want the mats to dry as quickly as possible, your choice is silicone or thin fabric models with a minimum pile length that require virtually no maintenance. If comfort is your priority, pay attention to products with high pile, but remember that they will have to be thoroughly dried regularly.
When it comes to shape, you don’t have to limit your choice to traditional rectangular or square models. You can find a rug in the shape of a human footprint or the paw of some animal, in the shape of fish, shells or various geometric shapes- triangle, rhombus, circle or oval. A correctly selected form allows you to visually correct some shortcomings in the layout of the room.
In a fairly spacious bathroom, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one rug; it’s better to purchase a set. The set may include both identical rugs and models that differ in shape, color and pattern.
Design
A bright yellow or orange rug will bring warmth and coziness to the room. If there are small children in the house, you can choose models that will not only be beautiful, but also useful: rugs with mathematical and logical problems, with labyrinths, with numbers, various animals, and so on. Transparent rugs are also very popular and can fit interestingly into the bathroom interior.
Materials
Cotton rugs are very soft, pleasant to the touch, easy to wash and dry quickly. Acrylic mats hold their shape well, dry quickly and are easy to clean. The undoubted advantages of rubber and silicone mats include the anti-slip effect. Products made from microfiber or microfiber instantly absorb water, but the surface remains soft, dry and pleasant to the touch.
Models made of foamed PVC are easy to clean, absorb moisture well and do not slip. They are sold as finished goods, and in rolls from which you can cut a rug the right size- for example, for a continuous floor covering in a bathroom.
Rugs made of natural cork, bamboo, jute are beautiful and unusual, but this is quite expensive pleasure. Such products are usually chosen for designer interior design.
Additional features
The bactericidal coating will not only prevent the appearance of mold (which is very important, given the high level of humidity in the bathroom), but will also prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases.
Heated products are electrical appliance, consisting of a waterproof cover and a flexible electrically insulated heater. A successful alternative to the “warm floor” system.
Mats with a massage effect will improve your well-being - every morning and every evening, standing on such a mat, you will stretch your feet absolutely free, improving their blood circulation. The massage effect is achieved thanks to the bumps on the surface of the mat, protruding parts of the pattern, rubber fibers and various suction cups.
Reference article based on the expert opinion of the author.
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Children's bedding in the shape of a crocodile.
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Bamboo mat.
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