A beautiful welcome mat adds curb appeal to any front door! Here’s the Best Outdoor Door Mats with tips for sizing & the best materials.
Best Outdoor Door Mats
I’ve been working on a huge change outside our home this month. We’ve painted our brick home and I am loving it.
It took a few days to get used to, but now I can honestly say I am so happy we made this big change. I’ll be sharing tons of pictures of this big change outside our home soon.
But first, I need to finish off some minor changes outside. And one of those is picking a new doormat that will go with our new house colors.
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I’ve found so many great door mats for outside the home, guys. And most of them are really cheap too. So, I had to put together this big list of the best outdoor mats I found.
I’ve got beautiful layered doormats, natural fiber doormats, synthetic fiber doormats, and even rubber doormats that look fantastic. But first let’s go over a few important things to know before you pick out a new outside door mat for your house.
Can You Put Door Mats Outside
Yes, you can absolutely put door mats outside. In fact, you should put a door mat outside. Just be sure the door mat is actually made to be used outdoors.
An outdoor door mat will help you keep most of the dirt or water on shoes outside your home. There are actually a few important reasons you should put a door mat outside every exterior door.
4 Reasons You Need A Welcome Mat Outside A Door
- Keeps most dirt and water on shoes outside the home.
- Protects your floors from water damage.
- Helps prevent slippery floors inside.
- Reduces the amount of times you need to clean your floors.
Using an outdoor front door mat is an important and easy way to help you protect the floors in your home from water damage and dirt. If you have wood floors, water damage can absolutely ruin them.
Most people use an outdoor front door mat and an indoor rug for extra protection from dripping shoes and clothes. And, you won’t have to clean those floors as often when you’re trapping most of that dirt and water on a mat.
A good mat inside and outside your exterior doors will also help prevent slippery floors. Slippery floors can cause falls. No one likes to fall. Using a doormat can make your home safer from slippery floors.
I always recommend putting an outdoor door mat outside of every exterior door on your home. So, the average house in America will probably have 3 outdoor mats. They’ll be outside the garage door, back door, and front door.
How Do I Choose A Front Door Mat or Welcome Mat
When you’re picking the Best Outdoor Door Mats for your house there are really 4 key things to think about; the size of your door, the material used, the style of the door mat, and how easy it is to clean.
4 Keys to Choosing a Doormat
- Size of Door
- Material Used
- Doormat Style
- Easy to Clean
Size of Door vs Size of Doormat
You don’t want a front door mat that looks too small next to your door. Generally, you should pick a door mat that is at least 80% of the width of your door.
So, if your front door is 36″ wide then your mat should be at least 28.8″ wide (36 x .8 = 28.8).
Almost all of the door mats on my list are 30″ wide or larger. So, they’ll be great in front of the average 36″ wide front door.
If you have double front doors, you need to use the full width of both doors to calculate what size outdoor doormat you need. Even if you only really use 1 of those doors, to get a balanced look, the outdoor mat should sit in front of both doors.
Materials Used
It’s important to pick an outdoor mat that can actually stand up to lots of foot traffic, dirt, and water.
You should also pick an outdoor mat material that is mold and mildew resistant. Especially if your front door mat will be rained on. I love the layered door mat look.
I even have some great mats on this list that would look beautiful layered. BUT, I get so much rain on my front door that a cotton entry mat as the bottom layer just isn’t practical. It would trap moisture and get moldy pretty quickly.
Buy a synthetic fiber lower mat that will resist mold. OR, skip the layered look all together. Those are probably best on deep, covered porches that stay pretty dry most of the time.
And, if you’re door gets a lot of sunlight, you’ll also need a doormat that is UV resistant.
My front door gets tons of sunlight. And, in Texas, that sunlight causes tons of damage and bleaching. So, our current natural fiber door mat has started to lose color and look bad after just 2 short years.
In fact, our front door gets so much sunlight damage that I have 3 popular posts about how to restain a door without removing it, how to fix a sun damaged dry wood front door, and can you stain a door without taking it down. It’s a constant battle.
Doormat Style
Of course, an important part of picking the Best Outdoor Door Mats is gettng a look you love. Picking the right look for your doormat is really a matter of personal style. Right?!
Some people love a colorful doormat, some love a home full of neutral colors, other people want a funny doormat. And, of course, some people have such a beautifully designed home that the doormat looks as beautiful as any picture in a catalog.
There are no wrong style choices as long as you like it. But, I have some things for you to think about when you are picking your doormat.
Will the entry mat clash with your door color, house color, or patio? If your patio stonework has lots of pattern or colors, pick a door mat that won’t look bad against that busy patio.
Does the style of the doormat fit with the style of the house?? I have a very traditional looking home. It has big columns and lots of details. I pick a doormat with that in mind.
Even if I love a Boho or modern looking doormat, I probably won’t pick it for my front door. I’ll save something like that for my garage. Where I still get to enjoy it, without thinking that it’s clashing with the rest of my home.
Easy to Clean Doormats
I LOVE a doormat that can be sprayed clean with a garden hose. Low maintenance door mats are my favorite kind. Synthetic fiber doormats are the easiest to clean. And, they dry fast too. So, they won’t keep moisture trapped underneath.
If you have a wood porch or patio floor, you really want to avoid trapping moisture. So, stick with an open weave rubber or synthetic fiber that dries quickly.
I usually avoid doormats with too tight of a weave because I think that trap dirt and stains inside the weave.
OK, that’s all of my tips for picking the perfect entry doormat. Now, let’s get to that list of the Best Outdoor Door Mats for any house.
50 Best Outdoor Door Mats
I’ve separated this list into: Solid Color Doormats, Layered Doormat Looks, Colorful Doormats, Disney Doormats, and Fun Sayings and Welcome Mats. The Monorail-Themed Disney Doormat is my favorite!
Best Outdoor Front Door Mats for Beautiful Curb Appeal
Here's my top picks for the Best Outdoor Door Mats for any
home! You can find these mats on my favorite places to shop, Amazon and Etsy.
What can I say, I hate going to stores and LOVE shopping online. 🙂
Solid Color Outdoor Doormats with Style!
Here's some pretty, solid color entry mats that would look pretty
almost anywhere. Most of these come in at least a few color options.
Bungalow Flooring Waterhog Door Mat, 2' x 3' Made in USA
You can get this cool design in 6 different colors.
Huge 4ft DURABLE Doormat XL Large Outdoor Welcome | Etsy
If you need a large door mat for a large door, this is a great option.
Bungalow Waterhog Door Mat, 2' x 3' Made in USA, Boxwood Pattern
This mat comes in 4 sizes and 5 colors.
DEXI Durable Front Door Mat, Waterproof, Easy Clean
Looking for a big outdoor mat? This one comes in 5 sizes and
7 different color choices!
Bungalow Waterhog Door Mat, 2' x 3' Made in USA, Dog Paw Design
This fun mat for pet lovers comes in multiple colors.
WaterHog Entrance Mat with Fabric Border – Navy, 3' x 4'
I love this blue doormat option. It's simple, big, and the
color is nice.
Pretty Outdoor Mats for a Layered Look
Here's a few pretty outdoor rugs that would be perfect for
that popular layered doormat look.
Cotton Layering Rug 4 SIZES Woven Rug Indoor Outdoor | Etsy
This shop has tons of great options for layering door mats.
Boho Layering Rug Layering Rug for Doormat Outdoor Indoor | Etsy
And, here's another door mat shop with great layering options.
Anzid Set of 2 Outdoor Doormats Buffalo Plaid– Washable
This one is actually the top and bottom layers, sold
together! Today this set of 2 mats is listed for just $9.99!!! I feel like this
is a mistake. The mats look nice and the reviews are high. Definitely worth a
look!
Layered Outdoor Home Sweet Home Mat Set Combo
Get the layered look the easy way. This is 2 mats at 1 great
low price. Pick a grey or black buffalo check as the bottom layer.
McGuffey Hello Door Mat Black & White Combo Set
Again, another pretty option that is 2 mats sold as a set.
Home Natural Coir Buffalo Plaid Check - Welcome Door Mat
This is just one single doormat that looks like those
popular layered doormats. I love this option for spaces that get really wet.
A Few Colorful Doormat Options
Is your house already neutral and you need some color??
Here's a few colorful doormats for your entry.
Colorful Mountain Entrance Door Mat Abstract Art Doormat PVC | Etsy
This colorful outdoor mat is beautiful!!
PVC Coil Doormat - Half Moon Shape Washable | Etsy
How about a unique and cute doormat for cat lovers?
PVC Coil Doormat Half Moon Shape Outdoor Entry Mat Washable | Etsy
Some colorful fun for Boho fans.
Colorful Welcome Doormat Outdoor | Etsy
I'm loving the colors on this entry mat.
Abstract Front Doormat Rows of Colorful Dots on Outdoor Mat | Etsy
Add a little abstract color with these polka dots.
Rainbow Rope Mat Made With Lobster Rope | Etsy
Or, go for a fun rainbow doormat!
Calloway Mills Floral Hello Doormat, 17" x 29", Multicolor
Hello to pops of color that look this sweet!
KAF Home Coir Doormat - Home Sweet Home
This doormat looks great with colorful houses on a grey
background.
Home Sweet Home Outdoor Mat with Non Slip Natural Rubber Backing
This is a great looking mat an a pretty good size at
18" x 28". It comes in black too.
Avera Products | Bird House Trio Natural Coir Fiber Doormat
This sweet outdoor mat is a 29" x 17" Natural
Fiber Doormat.
Rubber-Cal Purple English Lavender Flower Doormat, 18 X 30
A little touch of Lavender makes this brown mat so much prettier.
Disney Front Door Mats
I LOVE Disney. In fact, I used to live next to WDW, just so I could go every day. Here's some fun Disney Doormats.
Monorail Disney Doormat | Etsy
This one is my favorite. I can hear the announcer saying this right now. 🙂
Probably at Disney Doormats | Etsy
Perfect for my friends that are constantly visiting Disney.
Custom Disney Welcome Doormat | Etsy
Add your name to this awesome Disney Entry Mat!
Here You Leave Today Disney Doormat Disneyland Disney | Etsy
I'm a huge fan of this Disney door mat!
Home Sweet Home Disney Door Mat | Etsy
Just a little Mickey and Minnie fun!
More Great Front Door Mat Options
And, here's the rest of the list. These doormats come in
different colors, materials, sizes, and styles. Most at a great low price too!
mDesign Coir and Rubber Doormat with Natural Fibers
You can get this doormat in 4 colors. It's 17" x 30".
You Are Here Welcome Door Mat Housewarming Gift Funny | Etsy
I LOVE this one.
Yay Its You Doormat Welcome Mat Funny Doormat Cute | Etsy
This doormat is so great too!
Stay Awhile Doormat Stay Awhile Decor Cheeky Doormats | Etsy
And, a funny door mat is always nice.
mDesign Coir and Rubber Doormat - Decorative Script Hello Design
This one comes in 6 lovely colors and is 17" x 30".
Universal Door Mat, 23.5''x35'' Heavy Duty Rubber Door Mat
This outdoor mat is a top choice for my door. I love this
grey, but it comes in black with tan letters too.
KAF Home Coir Doormat with Non-Slip PVC Backing | 17 by 30 Inches
This mat comes with black, blue, or red stripes!
HAVARGO Door Mat 20"x32" Easy Clean Welcome Mats
What can I say, I love a heart-shaped "O". I
always have. 🙂
Coir Doormat with Heavy-Duty Backing - Cheers - Size: 17 x 30
My husband is British. So maybe a "Cheers" mat
would be a cute nod to that? But, it's also just fun to say.
Coir Doormat with Heavy-Duty Backing - Hello - Size: 17 x 30
Simple and sweet. I love this little house.
Handwoven, Extra Thick Doormat - Birds on Branch | 24" x 36"
Those birds are nice way to welcome people to a home.
Ninamar Door Mat Hey Y'all Natural Coir – 29.5 x 17.5 inch
Hey Y'all - this door mat is fantastic too!
Home Sweet Home Door Mat 24"x36"
I LOVE a large mat for large doors and porches. This outdoor
mat comes in 7 colors too.
Housewarming Gift Wedding Gift Custom Doormat | Etsy
Customize this beautiful entry mat with your name or as a great gift.
Dandelion All Are Welcome Here Doormat / Welcome Mat / Spring | Etsy
I love this great welcome mat!
Welcome Mats for Front Door - Easy Clean
I love the simple design on this doormat with a pretty font
and it comes in 5 colors.
DII Hello Coir Fiber Doormat - 18x30, Navy
I love this navy outdoor mat, but it comes in 11 beautiful
doormat colors!
Fab Habitat Handwoven, Cursive Hello - Dark Blue | 24" x 36"
Do you prefer a thick doormat?? This pretty mat is also very
thick.
That’s it for this list of the Best Outdoor Door Mats, guys. I hope that helped you find a great new outdoor mat for your home.
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Feeling inspired? Now that you’ve seen my picks for the Best Outdoor Door Mats, I hope that helped you find a new outdoor mat you’ll love.
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