In the market for the best bath mat? Whether it’s soaking yourself in a tub of warm soapy bubbles at the end of a long day, or making sure that our makeup looks perfectly in place before we head into town on a Saturday night, the bathroom is that place where we can go to catch a little me-time.
Despite its importance, the bathroom can feel a little left out when it comes to interior design, so when you’re looking to accessorise it with a bath mat, or even a set of towels, find something stylish that will add to the design, rather than blend invisibly into the background.
There is a huge range of bath mats available, from fluffy ones that look and feel luxuriously soft to in-bath mats that simply do the job of preventing us from slipping over. John Lewis have even created a bath mat made from rubberised bamboo. So, whether you’re looking for style, substance or a combination of both, you’ll discover a variety of bath mats made from a range of fabrics within our collection.
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WHAT IS THE BEST BATH MAT YOU CAN BUY?
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The best bath mat to spend your hard-earned money on is The White Company Hydrocotton Bath Mat. It's fluffy, fast drying and available in several different colours to name a few features. Read on for more.
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THE BEST BATH MATS
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Soft shades are so soothing when used in a bathroom, so it doesn’t get much better than this hydrocotton bath mat from The White Company, which is available to purchase in a range of gorgeous colours. The brand have used ‘low-twist’ technology to ensure fluffiness and fast-drying capabilities, making it the perfect bath or shower mat for busy households. With the promise that it’ll stay soft and supple after washing, we can’t really think of any negative comments – and neither can the reviewers, which secures it as our number one mat.
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Hand-woven to create a fresh, vintage finish, The White Company have considered every single detail when it comes to this beautifully designed bath mat. From the French-knot textured border to using reclaimed fibres, it’s incredibly satisfying to know that this bath mat does good and looks good. The hand-woven reclaimed fibre creates a different shade each time a mat is produced, so you can look at your mat every day knowing that no one in the world has one exactly the same as you do.
So style isn’t necessarily at the forefront here, but that doesn’t mean we should compensate on safety. Whether you use your bath for a soak or for a shower, a non-slip bath mat keeps you sure-footed when stepping in and out. With the base of the mat covered in little suckers, it’ll stick to the surface of your bath. The majority of the reviewers find the mat effective, although you may find the white could discolour over time if you use hair dyes.
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If you love the feel of soft carpet under your feet, you’ll love stepping onto this bath mat. You can expect ‘ultimate comfort under foot’, which is thanks to the tufted 100 per cent cotton fabric. The tufted texture also makes the mat highly absorbent, which means there shouldn’t be any water left on your feet when it comes to making your way back to your bedroom. Coming as a set, purchasing those personal touches has never been easier.
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A bath mat doesn’t necessarily have to be a mat – this rubber coated bamboo duckboard is a lovely alternative to traditional cotton and provides a non-slip surface on which to step out of a bath or a hot tub. John Lewis have given it a contemporary feel by switching the slats to a vertical position, while the move towards bamboo also keeps up with modern attitudes towards using renewable sources – bamboo happens to be one of the fastest growing plants in the world, which means it renews pretty quickly.
If you’re all about the block wall colours, accessorising your bathroom is a great way of adding those little details which will help bring a room to life. Available in contemporary grey, the design of this bath mat is fairly universal, although the busy design may clash with other existing patterns. The cotton has been woven to provide a substantial mat which reviewers say feels soft underfoot. While machine washable, it’s not advised to tumble dry, so remember to leave enough time when washing.
More on bathroom design:
- Find out how to design a bathroom
- Choose a new bath
- How to add an en suite
- Create your perfect wetroom
- Keep clutter in check with our bathroom storage ideas
