The 7 Best Bathroom Rugs and Bath Mats of 2025
The multicolored, abstract Quiet Town Tam Bath Rug was one of the prettiest we tested, but it’s been since discontinued (other similar designs and color combos are still available, however). Handwoven in India, it had chubby, high-pile loops that felt great to stand on. It was made from recycled plastic bottles, and though we loved the sustainability angle, that may be why it isn’t especially absorbent. (I had to pad around a bit before my feet dried.) Quiet Town has other bath rugs in different materials, such as cotton, but we haven’t tested them yet.
Anthropologie’s Tufted Octavia Bath Mat looks beautiful but failed to hold up in the wash as well as I expected. For a mat at this price, even with a novelty leopard print, I wanted more. If you’re particularly fond of this look, I advise going to Urban Outfitters, which offers mats of similar quality and vibes but at a lower price.
Brooklinen’s Tufted Bath Rug felt soft to stand on, and it was a good water absorber, but keeping it looking nice was difficult. It started balding after a spin in the washer and dryer, and its fluffy, long-tufted pile got matted down easily. If you have your heart set on a high-pile option, a better choice is the Lands’ End mat, which also has a high pile but is cheaper, more durable, and better at staying put.
The Dorai Bath Stone Mat was one of two diatomaceous-stone mats we tested, and it was indeed a good water absorber. But it was three times more expensive than the Wall Qmer mat and didn’t perform any better. It also has a cheesy-looking logo on top that diminishes the aesthetic.
The Parachute Soft Rib Tub Mat felt lovely and plush to stand on, but it was prone to shifting on tile, and many threads came apart when we machine-washed it according to instructions. Quality that low is not worth the higher price tag.
I thought that the Piglet in Bed Cotton Bath Mat was absolutely adorable, like most of its products. However, unless you want to buy one specifically to match the company’s towel set, it isn’t a standout choice, since it didn’t perform any better than an old towel but costs more.
Target’s Casaluna Textured Bath Mat felt and looked fine but got torn apart in the wash. If you’re seeking a budget mat, the IKEA Toftbo is cheaper and offers far better quality.
Home Depot’s wooden Toilettree Bamboo Bath Mat, a pick in an early version of this guide, proved quite hazardous for me, as the slick wood became an accident trap when paired with wet feet. Although not everyone experienced this issue, including this guide’s previous author, we don’t think it’s worth the risk.
Urban Outfitters’s Sardine Bath Mat is very cute—I mean, very cute. But after we washed and dried it, one of the sardines’ eyes lost some threads, which doesn’t give me much confidence in its long-term performance. Still, if you want a fun mat at a moderate price and aren’t expecting it to last for years and years, this is a good option.
Like the sardine mat, the Urban Outfitters Tiger Bath Mat fell apart too easily in the wash, with many fibers disconnecting and threads loosening. A lot of online reviewers complain about this fact and still report loving their mat, though, so it may be a good option if you don’t plan to wash it often or don’t mind its relatively early demise.
This article was edited by Daniela Gorny and Joanne Chen.
