The best bath rug isn't an essential purchase, after all a bath towel can do the same job, but if you want to add a touch of luxury to your bathtimes and shower sessions, it's a recommended investment. We're taking a look at the best options out there, from super-soft memory foam options to shaggy chenille choices, via long runner-style rugs that will stretch the length of your tub. We've kept the color palette to neutral, on-trend grey so you can truly compare and contrast the best bath rug option available to you.
Genteele memory foam bath mat
Absorbent velvet
This popular choice is filled with soft and squishy polyurethane memory foam which is very comfortable to step on. The outer material is cozy, velvet-feel microfiber fabric that comes in 20 colors, so you're sure to find a hue to suit you. The back of this rug is covered in PVC dots to prevent slipping. This rug is safe to go in the washing machine on cold settings.
Gorilla Grip original bathroom rug
Luxury chenille
Available in an enormous range of colors, Gorilla Grip's original bath rug is a high quality, tried and tested choice that can go in both the washing machine and a dryer. Its main selling point is that luxurious, high-pile, luxury chenille shag which is incredibly absorbent, and the TP rubber backing offers a better non-slip solution than PVC options. This rug is available in sizes up to 24 by 70-inches.
H. Versailtex pack of two bathroom rugs
Striped effect
This twin-pack is available with a 17 by 24-inch rug accompanied by a larger rug in two size options; 20 by 32-inches, and 17 by 47-inches. These rugs are available in a range of lovely, muted colors. These rugs boast an ultra-thick and very soft chenille microfiber pile which is given an attractive striped effect, setting these apart from more plain options. The backing on this mat set is an SBE/hot melt spray for a stable, non-slip finish.
AmazonBasics microfiber shag bathroom rug
Non-slip backing
AmazonBasics offers an affordable, simple bathroom rug with a clean design and practical qualities. This design is available in a range of contemporary tones including a lovely "seafoam green" and "lake blue." It's made of a washing machine-friendly 85% polyester and 15% polyamide mix. This is a microfiber rug with a short shag pile. This rug measures 21 by 34-inches.
ITSOFT shaggy chenille bath mat
Large runner
Anyone looking for a larger option to cover the length of their bathtub should consider this ITSOFT choice. This runner-style rug measures 21-inches wide and is available in three lengths, 34, 47, and 59-inches. As well as this charcoal grey option, it's available in shades of blue, purple, and in more neutral tones of beige, white, and sage. This rug is made up of three layers, a soft, tufted microfiber layer, a middle sponge layer, and a non-slip backing layer.
AmazonBasics banded bathroom rug
For busy bathrooms
Another AmazonBasics option that comes in at an affordable price, tag this rug has an attractive banded design. It's only available in grey and in a rectangular 20 by 31-inches size. This is a thinner option than other rugs we're featuring, offering a towel-style texture. This terrycloth texture is absorbent and dries quickly, so that makes this rug a good choice for busy family bathrooms. This rug is machine washable.
Turquoize bath rug runner
Inch-thick chenille
This rug is an attractive option for anyone who hates the feel of cold tiles when they step out of the tub. It's a super deep pile shaggy chenille option that offers a truly cushioned feel, as well as being super absorbent. This rug is available in three rectangular sizes; 20 by 32-inches, 17 by 47-inches, and 20 by 59-inches. It comes in 10 different colors. In addition to grey, you can order this in browns, blues, purple, white, and black. This has a non-slip backing and can go in the washing machine.
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These bath rugs are all perfectly suited to give you a warm and soft place to step when you leave the bathtub or shower. Our overall staff pick, the Genteele memory foam bath mat, is especially soft thanks to the layer of memory foam through it.
A tried and tested product, the Gorilla Grip original bathroom rug, also comes recommended. It's a well-made rug with an especially safe and secure non-slip backing.
If you're looking for a pair of bath rugs, then consider the H. Versailtex pack of two bathroom rugs. This gives you matching mats, ideal for anyone who is lucky enough to have a separate bath and shower enclosure.