With minimalism on trend these days, we often hear that everything in our home should have a purpose. Floor mats certainly do! They’re very practical products meant to protect your floors from dirt and debris. Some are even meant to keep you comfortable while you go about your day. And when they’re beautifully designed, they can help unite the look and feel of your home. Here are six places to put them in your home:
- Outside your front and back doors. If you’re in an apartment, you might only have a front door. If you live in a house, you probably have a back door and some side doors, too.No matter the size of your home,any exterior door should have a mat. Your front door in particular is a spot for you to let your personal style and hospitality shine with a perfectly chosen floor mat. Welcome your visitors and give them a place to wipe their shoes.When it’s extra wet or muddy outside, they can leave their shoes there, too.If you live in an apartment, your neighbors will appreciate not tripping over your visitors’ shoes in the hallway.
- Inside your front and back doors. Exterior floor mats will grab off the bigger pieces of dirt, but your guests will probably still have something on their shoes when they step into your home. Cue interior floor mats. These floor mats will keep your floors clean and protect your guests from slips and falls upon entering your home. You can also use floor mats in this position to more subtly invite guests into your home. The welcome mat outside is more overt. The mat inside is more subdued and probably matches your home décor more seamlessly, too.
- Your kitchen. Kitchens are perfect for anti-fatigue matting. Cook and clean without having to worry about slipping and falling—and feel great while you’re doing it! The solution is to simply put a cushion mat by the sink. If you have a bigger kitchen, you might need more than one floor mat for the area. Use this as an opportunity to express yourself and welcome your family and friends. For many people, the kitchen is the hearth of the home. Choose a floor mat that speaks to that sentiment.
- Your bathroom. It’s not just enough to have a mat in your bathtub; put a floor mat outside of the tub, too. You will keep your floor dryer and prevent nasty slips and falls. Bonus: You’ll probably get fewer leaks to the floor below the bathroom.
- Your patio. Rain. Snow. Mud. Spills from BBQs and other get-togethers. Your patio is definitely a high-risk location for slips and falls. Don’t let a puddle be the reason you or your loved ones end up in the emergency room! Get a rubber mat and you can save yourself thousands of dollars in medical bills.