Shopping for Bathroom Rugs

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Bathroom rugs as part of your bathroom interior design or motif should not be neglected--after all, they would be covering most of the bathroom floor. Choosing the right bathroom rug is important for various reasons: safety, practicality, and aesthetics. Below is a guide to help you choose the right rug for your bathroom.

Why bother?
You may be thinking, a rug is a rug. As long as it covers the floor, it’s good, right? But a good rug does more than that. Bathroom rugs prevent the bathroom floor from getting wet after you take a shower. They keep the tiles clean and provide a place for your feet to dry, as well as keep your feet warm, protecting you from the cold shock of floor tiles. They also prevent you from slipping on the floor, and provide a cushion and act as a shock absorber in case you slip or fall. Finally, the right bathroom rugs will keep your bathroom looking clean, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing. An ugly floor rug can ruin an otherwise beautiful bathroom; a non-absorbent rug will leave you with wet, soapy feet, and a slippery rug can make you fall and hurt yourself.How bathroom rugs can make your day
You may not have thought about it, but the right bathroom rug can make your day, and the opposite is also true – the wrong bathroom rug can help ruin your morning. After taking a long nice bath, or stepping out of the shower, chances are you’ll want something warm and soft to step on instead of the cold tile. Cold shock in the morning isn’t exactly the best way to start your day. Unless you can afford heated tiles, a quality bathroom rug is your best bet at making each bath a warm, relaxing experience.
What to look for

When you’ve decided on the feel and texture you want for your rug, it's time to consider the basics and the practical side of bathroom rugs. Your bathroom rug should be durable and low-maintenance. Look for one that can be washed by hand or machine, and does not have any special washing instructions. Make sure it can hold up even in the dampest and warmest areas of your bathroom, such as under the sink or in the shower area.

Rubber mats offer the best protection, but they tend to look tacky, and you won’t have a lot of color options. What you can do is put the rubber mat under a richer, plusher rug, occasionally replacing the latter to keep it from wearing out.

Remodeling bathrooms with bathroom rugs

One of the most affordable ways of remodeling your bathroom is by playing with different colors, patterns, textures, and designs. You can do this with bathroom rugs, too. The bathroom rug can accent your motif or even serve as the focal point of your bathroom. For example, if you want to remodel the bathroom into a children's bathroom, you can place a bathroom rug with a cartoon character or animal print and change the shower curtains, toilet seat covers, hampers, toothbrush holders, dispensers, and tissue holders to match the theme.

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