10 Bathroom Rugs That Make Your Bathroom Look More Expensive

Your bathroom does not need a full remodel to feel completely different.

A beautiful bath rug can soften a hard bathroom floor, bring in color and make the entire room feel more finished.

These 10 bathroom rugs and bath mats caught my attention because they all bring something different to a bathroom. Think botanical patterns, earthy colors, soft textures, unusual shapes and playful details that make the bathroom feel more like part of your home.

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1. A Floral Bath Rug That Adds Color to a Neutral Bathroom

If your bathroom feels a little too plain, a floral rug is one of the easiest ways to introduce more personality.

This floral bath rug has a botanical pattern with soft green, blue and warm neutral details. The flowers add visual interest without making the entire bathroom feel overwhelming.

I would pair it with simple white, cream or beige towels and let the rug bring most of the pattern into the room. You could also repeat one of the colors from the rug in a small bathroom accessory to make everything feel connected.

It is an especially easy choice if you have a plain bathroom floor and want to make the room feel more decorated without changing anything permanent.

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2. The Splish Splash Bath Mat That Adds a Little Fun

Not every bathroom needs to stay serious, and this is the easiest way to add some personality to the floor without repainting anything.

This Splish Splash bath mat brings playful typography into the room, the kind of detail that makes people smile when they walk in. It works especially well in a kids bathroom, guest bathroom or anywhere you want the space to feel a little less formal.

Keep the rest of the bathroom simple, white towels, plain accessories, and let the mat be the personality piece.

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3. A Green and Brown Striped Bath Mat

If you like bathroom decor that feels warm and considered without being overly decorated, this striped option is beautiful.

This green and brown striped bath mat combines muted green with warm brown and cream stripes. The colors give it a natural feeling that would work beautifully with wood, cream towels and warm lighting.

The stripes add enough pattern to make the rug interesting while still being easy to combine with the rest of your bathroom.

I would especially consider this one if you want your bathroom to feel warmer and less clinical. It brings in color and texture without requiring a bathroom remodel.

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4. A Rustic Khaki Olive and Russet Rug

If you want your bathroom to feel warmer and more traditional, this rustic bathroom rug takes the room in a completely different direction.

The khaki, olive and russet colors give the rug an earthy appearance, while the darker outer border adds definition. The slightly worn finish gives it a relaxed country feeling rather than the look of a typical modern bath mat.

I would pair it with natural wood, cream towels and simple bathroom accessories. It would work especially well in a home that already has rustic, country or traditional details.

This is also a great example of how a bathroom rug can introduce warmth without adding anything to the walls or changing the bathroom floor.

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5. The Get Naked Bath Mat for a Bathroom With a Sense of Humor

If your bathroom could use a little less seriousness, this is the mat that does it.

This Get Naked bath mat is a classic bit of bathroom humor, the kind of piece that makes a guest bathroom or a shared bathroom feel more like your own personality instead of a hotel.

I would keep everything else in the room simple and neutral so the mat gets to be the fun detail rather than competing with anything else.

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How to Choose a Bathroom Rug That Works With Your Space

The best bathroom rug is not necessarily the most expensive one. It is the one that works with what you already have.

If your bathroom has patterned tile, a quieter rug can keep the room from feeling too busy. If your bathroom floor is plain, you have much more freedom to use color, pattern or an unusual shape.

For a small bathroom, I also prefer one clearly defined rug rather than covering the floor with several small mats. Leaving some of the bathroom floor visible helps the space feel more open.

And if you are renting, a rug is one of the easiest changes you can make because there is nothing permanent about it. For more ideas, see my guide to renter friendly bathroom upgrades.

6. A Sardine Shaped Bath Rug for Something Completely Different

Every so often a piece comes along that does not try to be classic or timeless, it just wants to be fun.

This sardine shaped bath rug is exactly that kind of piece, a novelty shape that adds a little coastal, kitschy humor to the floor. It works best in a bathroom that already leans playful or has a coastal, kitchen-adjacent theme running through it.

Because the shape does so much of the talking, keep the rest of the bathroom simple so the rug has room to be the fun detail.

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7. A Bow Print Bath Mat With a Faux Cashmere Feel

Not everything on this list needs to be a bold statement. Some pieces just need to feel soft and a little sweet.

This bow print bath mat has a faux cashmere texture with a delicate blue bow pattern on a cream background, in an oval shape that reads more like a bedroom rug than a standard bath mat. It is moisture absorbing, so it works right at the edge of the shower or tub.

This is the pick for a bathroom that leans soft and feminine rather than bold or graphic. Pair it with cream towels and simple accessories and let the texture do the work.

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8. A Soft Pink and Brown Striped Bathroom Rug

If you like soft color but do not want a bold pattern, this rug is an easy one to work into an existing bathroom.

This pink and brown striped bathroom rug combines a muted pink base with thin brown stripes.

The simple pattern means you can use it with cream towels, white fixtures, brown wood and other warm bathroom details without having to coordinate everything perfectly.

It is a simple way to bring more warmth and color into a bathroom that currently feels very neutral.

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9. A Strawberry Shaped Bath Mat for a Playful Pop of Color

Sometimes the fun option is not a slogan, it is a shape.

This strawberry shaped bath mat is bright pink with a green leaf top and a scattering of white seed dots, plush underfoot and non-slip backed. It also comes in other fruit and flower shapes if strawberry is not quite your color.

This is not the choice for a quiet spa bathroom. It is for someone who likes interiors with humor, color and personality.

Because the shape is so noticeable, I would keep the rest of the room fairly simple. A plain bathroom gives a piece like this plenty of space to stand out.

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10. A Three Dog Shaped Bath Mat That Looks Like a Tiny Illustration

If you want personality without a single word printed on it, an illustrated shape can carry the whole look.

This three dog shaped bath mat is quick drying and non-slip, with three puppies in cream, tan and brown standing side by side like a tiny illustration on the floor. It is the kind of piece that makes people smile without trying too hard.

Keep the surrounding towels and accessories simple and neutral so the shape stays the focal point.

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How to Make a Small Bathroom Feel More Finished

A small bathroom does not need more decoration. It needs the right decoration.

One good rug can create a focal point without taking up any extra wall or counter space. Add a few useful pieces around it and leave the rest of the room open.

If storage is your bigger problem, take a look at my guide to small bathroom storage or these 13 bathroom organization products that help eliminate clutter.

And if the room still feels visually small, changing the mirror can have a surprisingly big impact. I explain exactly how in my small bathroom mirror guide.

Want a More Relaxing Bathroom?

The right rug is a good starting point, but you can take the same idea throughout the rest of the room.

Soft towels, warm lighting, natural textures and less visual clutter can make even a basic bathroom feel more relaxing.

If you want to create more of a spa feeling without spending hundreds on a renovation, see my guide to making a small bathroom feel like a spa for under $50.

And if you are renting, you can find more simple changes in my guide to renter friendly bathroom decor.

More bathroom guides:

• 9 Renter Friendly Bathroom Upgrades
• Small Bathroom Storage Ideas
• 13 Small Bathroom Organization Products
• Small Bathroom Mirror Ideas
• How to Make Your Small Bathroom Feel Like a Spa

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