10 best bath mats that add a touch of comfort to your bathroom
Whether you’re sinking your feet into a luxurious deep pile mini rug, or stepping out onto a sleek and slatted wooden number, your bathroom floor demands a decent bath mat. It’s a product that gets daily use, and one that’s permanently on show, so it should offer both style and substance.
If it’s uniformity you’re after, look out for bath mats that match your luxury towel bale, otherwise go for a stand out statement piece for your bathroom – the choice is endless.
Some bath mats come complete with a non-slip underlay, which you’ll need if you’re laying it down on shiny tiles. Some are our favourite on-trend shaggy bedroom rugs in miniature, while others are superbly textured to give our feet a heavenly post-shower massage, so choose wisely.
We put a range of bathmats to the test to see how they held up in the steamy conditions of our bathroom, machine washing and tumble drying where appropriate.
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The White Company Toulouse handmade bath mat: £55, The White Company
The soft pale grey of this chunky knit bath mat brings its alluring texture to the fore, and it feels just as good underfoot as you might imagine. Handmade from 100 per cent cotton and super soft to the touch, it awarded our bathroom a rustic, scandi look that brought instant calm – ideal for our home spa wants. Naturally high quality from The White Company, we found it kept its shape after a gentle machine wash and an easy reshape.
Esprit cool stripes pink bath mat: From £39, Modern Rugs
The international fashion brand known for its cool, preppy aesthetic offers a sideline in home accessories that’s just as fresh. We loved the cheery colourway of this contemporary bath mat: rainbow brights on bubblegum pink. Its embossed stripy texture was a treat for our feet, stepping out of the bath onto quality carpet. The Modern Rugs site allows you to add a premium anti-slip underlay for extra reassurance.
The Little House Shop textured bath mat: £26.40, Not On The Highstreet
With its hammam-inspired tassels and loose geometric diamond pattern, this bath mat is a relaxed boho choice. We loved this design in our shower room: a mini version of our plush bedroom rug, in fact. But this one comes with a non-slip backing, keeping it reassuringly secure on our shiny tiles, despite its fluffy surface. And it kept its fluffiness after a 30 degree wash.
Urbanara tajo bath mat in ‘green grey’: £45, Urbanara
From the brand who deliver beautiful hand-crafted textiles, ethically produced in natural materials, comes this intricately detailed bath mat in a pleasingly bumpy herringbone design. The mat, made from 100 per cent cotton in heavy looped weave, is available in three sizes to suit your bathroom space. We loved its quality craft-driven aesthetic in ours.
George pink chenille bath mat: £6, George
Offering both outstanding value for money, and a daring dash of Barbie pink in the bathroom, this is one of George at Asda’s bestsellers – and it’s little wonder why. Made from super absorbent microfibres, it’s the chunky chenille texture that makes it so pleasing to step onto with wet feet. It’s also quick-drying, fade-resistant, machine washable and will happily withstand a tumble dry without losing its shape.
Anthropologie jules bath mat: £38, Anthropologie
Another luxury bath mat that playfully mimics a conventional rug, this one is a traditional Persian carpet in miniature. Its colourful geometric motifs brought living room luxury into our bathing space, and we loved its quirky and incongruous presence. But make no mistake, this polyester rug is designed for the humid conditions of a bathroom and once properly unrolled, it stayed put despite the steam.
Tielle Love Luxury double sided tufted bath rug: From £25, Tielle Love Luxury
When it comes to turning a bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary, for some, only snow white textiles will do. Enter Tielle Love Luxury, its fluffy offerings can be found in some of the world's most luxurious hotels – a true marker of quality in its pleasingly accessible wares. We tested the larger of the bath mats, which offered big impact for its size alone. Double sided, choose from feathery soft, or gratifyingly textured. Your feet will thank you for it.
Missoni Sofia bath mat: £158, Missoni
We couldn’t wait to sink our toes into the deep pile of this luxurious rug. Daring in both colour and shape, it is the ultimate bath mat for the fashion set (alas, with a price tag to match). But it has real wow-factor, as literally everyone who used our bathroom contended. Made from tufted cotton, its thickness makes it a stand-out piece, along with its striking purple petals that overshoot the edge. Move over Missoni stripes, we’re all for the bold botanicals.
Kleine Wolke bamboo wood bath mat: From £19.95, Victorian Plumbing
German brand Kleine Wolke bring the outside in with this roll up bamboo bath mat. The sustainable material adds natural warmth to the bathroom and its soft, slatted surface is a pleasure to step onto – not unlike the feeling underfoot in a sauna. Available in two sizes to suit your square footage, it boasts a durable non-slip backing and is finished with gently rounded corners. Instant tranquility.
Christy supreme hygro bath mat in ‘kingfisher’, set of two: £25, The Hut
Homewares in rich jewel hues is a trend that keeps on giving, especially when offset with gleaming metallics. We love pairing this shade with gold-coloured faucets and fittings. Sold in a set of two, Christy’s subtly textured bath mats are crafted from 100 per cent cotton and just like their matching towels, boast a high thread count, making them super soft. We loved the addition of this handsome pair: one for the bath, one for the shower cubicle.
The verdict: Bath mats
The White Company’s Toulouse bath mat is a stand out piece for its chunky hand-knitted texture. It brought a slice of rustic charm to our bathroom, making it every bit worth its high end price tag – a luxurious treat underfoot. And Urbanara’s tajo bath mat in green grey was a beautiful addition with its textured herringbone pattern that gave our feet an invigorating massage post-shower.
