Which rug is suitable for the bathroom?

You're seeing more and more beautiful rugs in bathrooms these days. For a long time we stuck with the traditional bath mat, but that's a thing of the past now! Go for a rug in the bathroom. A large, colourful, patterned rug can transform a space in no time. It creates a feeling of space and style.

Your bathroom might not be the first room in your home you'd think of placing a rug in. Yet you can give your bathroom a makeover with a rug. A bathroom rug is not only stylish, it also feels much nicer underfoot than cold tiles. Of course there are plenty of bath mats to buy, but a rug can be a better investment.

Years ago, many people opted for a bath mat, but that's no longer necessary. Bath mats are often plain, dull or small. Today you can place a rug in your bathroom. Below are 3 tips for choosing the right rug for your bathroom.

1. Rug material suitable for the bathroom

The bathroom is a damp room, so you need to be careful about what rug you place. Damp rooms and natural materials don't always go together. Fortunately we have plenty of rugs that can handle water. We recommend choosing a rug made from polypropylene. Polypropylene rugs stay beautiful when they get wet.

2. Can an outdoor rug work in the bathroom?

Absolutely! An outdoor rug works perfectly well in the bathroom if it's made from water-resistant materials like polypropylene. Outdoor rugs are designed to handle water well, so condensation or splashes in the bathroom won't be a problem.

3. Smooth bathroom floor, use anti-slip

Do you have a smooth tiled floor in your bathroom? Don't forget to get an anti-slip rug. You don't want slips and falls in your bathroom. An anti-slip rug ensures your rug stays where it should and is especially recommended if you have children.

4. Bathroom space

Depending on your space, we have a wide range of shapes and sizes of rugs suitable for the bathroom. Is your bathroom long and narrow? Then go for a runner in the bathroom. They're often cheaper than rugs and often give a maximum chic effect.

Do you have a square bathroom? Break it up by using round shapes. Go for a round bathroom rug with a great pattern and you'll have a completely new bathroom experience.

Do you have a different floor size? Then rug layering might be for you! Place different small rugs together and on top of each other. Just make sure you choose rugs in the same style—for example kilim or modern—to keep it looking cohesive.

Have you given your bathroom a makeover? Let us know!