Almost everyone has a bath rug in their home today. It’s exceedingly rare for a home to have a fully carpeted bathroom. Tile and linoleum are easier to clean and wipe up, and are simply better at managing the potential water hazards presented by the shower, sink and toilet.
While leaving the carpet out of the bathroom has several practical advantages, there are some downsides as well. This is where bath rugs can play a huge role in not only the look of your bathroom, but its safety as well.
One of the biggest reasons for placing bath rugs in the bathroom is the danger inherent when stepping out of the shower with wet feet onto a smooth, slippery surface like linoleum. With one of these rugs in place, you can confidently step out of the shower, even with wet feet, and not have to worry about slipping.
Make sure you get a bath rug with an anti-skid surface on the bottom though! If you purchase one (or a set) with a smooth surface, you’re going to run into the same problems you had with the slippery tile floor – perhaps more so.
Another advantage to stepping onto a rug from the shower is the ability to step onto something soft. Those...