Welcome mat from Frontgate

Make a happy statement even before you open your front door. It is so easy today to beautify your entry or outdoor space.

There are so many durable and virtually indestructible mats to choose from.  I particually like the use of recyled Flip-Flops to make this mat from Uncommon goods-

Flip-Flop Mat from Uncommongoods

Welcome mats and outdoor rugs are available in many styles.

A few ideas that may pique your interest:

• Monogrammed
• Personalized
• Sports theme, including your favorite teams
• Animals
• Seasonal
• Beach and nautical

Outdoor rugs and Welcome mats come in many eco-friendly materials, such as-

• Coco fibers
• Recycled rubber
• Coir and Natural fibers

Welcome mat from Lowes

You can even find high-definition decorative top welcome mats that have been heat transferred onto a flock and into the rubber surface.   These mats came from Lowe’s.
Some DIY ideas for making your own Welcome Mat or outdoor rug-

• Visit your local home improvement store and ask if they have any leftover or small pieces of carpet or vinyl flooring. {Usually you can get pieces like that for a steal.}Vinyl scraps- Cut the piece to the desired shape, on the wrong side of the vinyl, stencil or hand paint the design of your choosing. Once your design is in place and dry, cover with a couple coats of a good outdoor clear sealer. You can also paint the top side of the vinyl if you seal it first with a good sander sealer paint.
  
  Carpet Scraps- sisal works best, or a natural fiber rug- Using outdoor paint, again cut rug to desired shape, bind cut edges with duct tape, then stencil or hand paint your design on the rug.
• Something that works great is to use an old rubber welcome mat as a stencil- roll paint on the top of the rubber mat then press onto carpet like you would if stamping with ink. Repeat pattern over and over.
  You can even do these same ideas with rugs/vinyl that you may already have….recycling is always good idea.

With so many welcome mats and outdoor rugs to choose from, having a unique entry is easier than ever.