So you may have noticed from all my front door outfit pics that our front door mat is a bit … worn. And really that’s being generous. It passed its prime about two decades ago and isn’t necessarily our taste though it’s hard to tell because it’s so dirty. It’s from the previous owners, and honestly, it took me about six months of living here to notice it. That tells you a lot about how crazy life is when you move with three kids right as the school year is starting (maybe next time we’ll have better planning… or a better housing market). But the point is that our front door mat needs to be replaced… desperately, and so I’m searching “what is the best type of front door mat?” and thought I’d share what I found with you.
I know it may not sound like a big enough purchase to agonize over, but that hasn’t stopped me before lol. But seriously, I feel like if I’m going to buy anything new for our home, I want to wait to invest in the right item so I really love it. I just want to be surrounded by everything I love. I have made the mistake of just buying things to fill a space or because they’re less expensive or will arrive faster and I always regret it. I’m an aesthetics person (and a perfectionist), so if something just isn’t right, it drives me crazy. I also shoot a lot of content in our house, so I get daily reminders of the items I love and hate every time we snap pics. So yes, I spent some time researching the best type of front door mat and looking for the right one. I’ve narrowed down our list to a group I really love.
When choosing the best type of front door mat, you really want something that will coordinate with your house’s paint color and style. Then, look for one that will hold up in the elements. Our mat is covered but it still can get wet and snowed on from the sides and well, it’s outside so it’s gotta hold up in heat, cold and rain, snow etc. And of course, the idea behind it is that people will wipe their feet on it, so you want it to be strong enough to remove dirt and not show it. “Outdoor doormats that have a raised weave or feature heavy-duty bristles are the best for removing dirt and mud. You will want a mat that can handle heavy scraping. Avoid natural fibers for this job, like coir, as they will break down more quickly with heavy use and moisture exposure,” according to The New England Trading Company. I love a mat with a monogram because well, I”d monogram everything, but there are also lots of great options that are more simple in design. Here are my picks for the best type of front door mat.
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