Mini Treat: A bath mat can transform your ugly bathroom
But they've gotta be bright, enormous, and adequately distracting.
I’ve spoken about my string of teeny-tiny, less-than-charming bathrooms in New York and London. And listen, if you’re someone who uses bathrooms for strictly utilitarian purposes, like a once-a-day shower and place to brush your teeth, then a cramped bathroom might not bother you much. But for those of us who cherish indulgent, candle-lit baths, taking our sweet time doing makeup, and the ritual of a lengthy evening skincare routine, a cramped, dreary bathroom can weigh heavy on the soul.
But fret not: after years of living with dingy, windowless rental bathrooms, I've found the ultimate solution to combat grimy linoleum floors: a vibrant, oversized, and totally distracting bath mat. Because who has the attention span to notice peeling paint and ugly tiles when there’s a giant, whimsical rug stealing the spotlight? No one!
The size and shape of your bath mat matters
It’s no surprise that the bigger the bath mat, the more distracting it will be. We like that, of course, but it's equally important that the bath mat doesn't look completely out of place. To strike the right balance, it's best to measure your space and determine the size that best fits the unique shape of your bathroom (and NYC bathrooms are always a little funky!). For my current bathroom, I’ve learned that long, runner-ish rugs work the best—they conceal all the ugliest bits of my bathroom while remaining civilized and neat-looking.
My favorite bath mats of the moment
For my tinned-fish-eating hot girls
I mean, how utterly cute! This is a standard, rectangular mat size, so it’s nothing particularly crazy shape-wise. But even though it’s not the largest or funkiest-sized option, the ultra-vibrant colors make it really special. Dare I say show stopping? I’m obsessed with this one.
Ballerina-core
To hell with the trend forecasters, I still love a bow. Aside from being totally adorable, this particular shape is also great if you have a bathroom that’s super duper small, because the curve of this bow could slot in perfectly around a sink stand or even toilet, should your bathroom call for that. This also comes in lavender, baby blue, and pink, depending on what color speaks to you.
Miffy 4ever
Ugh, I’m a Miffy girl through and through. I don’t even know what shape of bathroom this calls for, but who really cares because this is the cutest bath mat ever? I just feel like my life would drastically improve if a sweet little Miffy were a part of my daily shower routine, don’t you?
Spring hath sprung
This is the one I have in my bathroom, and it’s particularly festive for Spring. For folks who are in need of a long, wall-to-wall-length bath mat to conceal the edge of their tub, this one is the best, and it has the most adorable little duckies on it. There’s also a few different size options here too, if you like the design but think the runner length might be too large for your space.
It's a tomato girl bathroom
Nothing says warmer days are on the horizon quite like this bright red tomato mat. Also, I have to say, I generally believe that nothing can transform a lackluster space quite like a bright red accent object. Red just gives so much and asks for so little! And this enormous, vibrant tomato is no exception. I love her.