{"id":7711,"date":"2021-08-05T16:19:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/?p=7711"},"modified":"2021-08-05T16:19:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:19:00","slug":"are-bathroom-rugs-out-of-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/blog\/are-bathroom-rugs-out-of-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Are bathroom rugs out of style?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

There are a few bathroom accessories that are definitely out of style: frameless mirrors, white subway tiles, toilet seat covers and magazine holders. But bathroom rugs are not one of them! These essential underfoot comfort providers have shot up the ranks to become a key piece in bathroom design, allowing you to inject a little extra style into your space. Spa vibes here we come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good, the bad, and the ugly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s first talk about the bad and the ugly of bathroom rugs. Those ragged, faded, neglected pieces of \u2018fabric\u2019 that either look like a Portuguese water dog or worn-out dish rag. Or those puffy ones that you always have to kick aside if you want to close the bathroom door. Yet, and we\u2019re crying here, why does nobody think of replacing them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at the good of bathroom rugs. Ideally, you want something that\u2019s chosen with as much care as the Persian rug in your living room. What\u2019s the point of having a heated towel rack<\/a>, ambient lighting and a bathtub standing on pebbles if the bathroom rug is an afterthought?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing, interrogate the shop assistant (or review board) about how well the rug absorbs water, how quickly it dries and how well it withstands repeated machine washes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Towel-like terry cloth bathroom rugs with densely packed loops<\/strong> will ensure a small family can trample across it during the morning rush hour and it will still be absorbent<\/strong>. Loose loops and it will be soaked in a second and you\u2019re going to have to put down a fresh one after each use.<\/li>
  2. Slipping is a bathroom\u2019s biggest danger, so look for a non-slip bath rug<\/strong> with a thick latex backing that won\u2019t deteriorate with repeated washings. Avoid rugs with a brush-on coating as they\u2019ll start flaking in no time.<\/li>
  3. Wooden, platform-style mats are a popular choice<\/strong> for their Norwegian sauna vibe and go well with both modern and cabin-in-the-woods style bathrooms. Invest in bamboo or Teak and look for rubber feet to prevent you from flying to the other end of the bathroom as you step out of the bath. Make sure it\u2019s sealed properly – you don\u2019t want to deal with splinters, soggy wood or a mat that\u2019s a magnet for mold.<\/li>
  4. Organic Egyptian cotton bathroom rugs<\/strong> employ a spinning process that involves intricate combing and tufting that results in light, fluffy and plush bathroom rugs<\/strong> that you\u2019ll just not want to step off of. Embossing, geometric patterns, tassels or subtle bobbles make for real showpieces.<\/li>
  5. Simple woven rugs – cotton or synthetic <\/strong>– come in so many beautiful designs and even if they don’t keep their looks forever, they make great accent rugs<\/strong>. Cotton absorbs more, whereas synthetics dry faster. Up to you.<\/li>
  6. If you feel the need to be more at one with nature, a sheepskin bathroom rug<\/strong> will please all the senses. It\u2019s dense, it\u2019s durable, and can hold over 30% of its weight in moisture before feeling wet<\/strong>. Nothing blah about that!<\/li>
  7. For \u00fcber hipsters, there are rugs made of diatomaceous earth<\/strong> (the fossilized remains of algae!), which is extremely absorbent and naturally antibacterial. They were first created 300 years ago during the Edo period in Japan – a time of internal peace. Which is what we need right now.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, bathroom rugs are in style. As long as you choose something with style, that compliments your bathroom d\u00e9cor and does an excellent job of absorbing water while keeping your feet off the cold hard tiles.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Many bathroom decorating trends don’t last forever. Read more about the good, bad and the ugly of bathroom rugs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":11961,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[358],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathrooms"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7711"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7711\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}