The two key elements to feeling like you’ve got your life together as an adult are simple: a fully stocked fridge, and a well-kept bathroom. Bonus points are available for those with an untouched jar of pickles and a dedicated water closet for guests.
With the skyrocketing popularity of DIY interiors showing no signs of slowing down, crafty individuals with a local B&Q and knack for keeping up to date with the latest interior design trends have been busy creating spectacular pieces of home décor that even a professional carpenter would give a nod of approval.
Nevertheless, creating drippy shelves, cutting up peel-and-stick vinyl tiling, and curating your very own gallery wall are just the first steps to completing a full TLC-style home makeover. Arguably the most essential element is the décor. We’re talking about perfectly placed trinket dishes, Scandi-style glassware, table runners, rugs and more. After all, you wouldn’t leave the home without accessorising an outfit – so why leave the home itself threadbare and void of sparkly, joyous love?
By far the most common place to start for first-timers when it comes to interior design and DIY is the bathroom. We’re not sure whether it’s because a failure to create a spectacular WC the first time around can be simply laughed off as an epic disaster, or the very opposite fact that a dazzlingly innovative bathroom can truly leave guests in awe.
Either way, the most important final touch for any chic bathroom is a fluffy, cloud-like bath mat to greet your feet before, during, and after your daily ablutions. Once again, we’re scoring extra for those who complete their bathroom with a hilarious, eclectic, yet wonderfully stylish novelty bath mat.
We are big fans of creating a dreamy haven within which we can comfortably do our business, especially when renting. You may not be able to replace the flooring but you can disguise ostensibly identifiable elements of the bathroom with brightly coloured accessories. It’s an essential, final puzzle piece in creating a home fit for the coveted pages of Architectural Digest.
Without further ado, keep scrolling for a selection of the best novelty bath mats on the market.
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Western Froggy Bath Mat
We couldn’t think of a better way to be greeted when stepping into a bathroom. With his smirking froggy face and a fantastic pale blue cowboy hat atop his head, this rodeo-ready hopper would make a brilliant addition to any eclectic, maximalist space.
Buy now £35.00, Urban Outfitters
Peachy Clean and Squeeze The Day handmade bath mats
Handmade in the UK, these fruity bath mats are sumptuously soft and wonderfully vibrant. Whether your daily affirmations are in need of a ‘peachy clean’ or ‘squeeze the day’ addition, or you simply love yourself some fruity décor – add this matching set to your virtual basket.
Buy now £31.35, Etsy
Black and White Funny Mat
These plush microfibre bath mats come in four unique designs and are equipped with non-slip rubber backing. A brilliant way for minimalists and colourphobes to spice up their bathroom décor, you’ll be sure to elicit a good giggle from any house guests.
Buy now £21.51, Etsy
Banana Bath Mat
The irony of placing a tufted, peeled banana on the bathroom floor to prevent slipping and sliding is enough for us to purchase this fantastic handmade piece of décor by Helio Ferretti.
Buy now £20.00, About Living
Get Naked Bath Mat
The novelty bath mat design that started the trend towards unique bathroom décor, the calming pastel hues of this tufted bath mat featuring the tongue-in-cheek slogan ‘get naked’ is handmade from high-quality cotton for a luxuriously soft and absorbent feel.
Buy now £26.10, Etsy
Kärrknipprot Bath Mat Floral Pattern
Immediately brighten up any space with this green, yellow and white floral bath mat from Ikea. Machine washable and designed to coordinate with shower curtains and bath towels from the Swedish giant’s latest range, creating a colourful and inviting bathroom has never been so easy.
Buy now £10.00, Ikea
Pure Cotton Rise and Shine Slogan Bath Mat
Inject positivity into your daily rituals no matter the season with this sunny, mood-boosting bathmat from M&S. Plus, M&S’s own StayNew technology ensures that the brightness of these tufted yellow sunrays won’t fade.
Buy now £15.00, M&S
Soak Purple Rectangular Bath Mat
Adorned with stylish contemporary pink and white diamond shapes and complete with the bright orange, tufted command to ‘soak’ – this tasselled bath mat from Oliver Bonas is the practical piece of kit for ultra-feminine design enthusiasts.
Buy now £29.50, Oliver Bonas
Habitat Cotton Tufted Twinkle Toes Bath Mat - White & Red
Suitable for decorating the master bathroom or your children’s bathroom, this adorable black and white bath mat will tickle the whole family’s inner dancer.
Buy now £15.00, Habitat
Tasselled Sun Bath Mat
A slightly smaller bath mat that certainly doesn’t skimp on beauty, this charming circular piece would make a great addition below the sink to treat your feet while brushing your teeth.
Buy now £38.00, Anthropologie
