Living Bath Mat Feeds Off You and Your Bath Water

4 years ago Art & Design

Moss bathroom mat closeupPhoto:
Image via La Chanh Nguyen

Here's a fresh take on a bathroom accessory that will bring a smile to your face each time you step out of the shower: a moss-laden rug to cradle your newly scrubbed feet and transport you to the great outdoors.

Aside from its ability to liven up any old shower space, the Moss Carpet also gets major bonus points for being a wonderfully low-maintenance addition to your loo that features a non-slip grip and resistance to mold. Plus, you'll never have to worry about washing it!

Moss bathroom matPhoto:
Image via Yanko Design

Created by Switzerland-based industrial designer La Chanh Nguyen, the small indoor greenspace features three types of live green mosses - ball moss, island moss and forest moss - that grow in individual "cells" of plastazote, a decay-free foam. This lovely little bathmat can even thrive under the dubious care of the green-thumb challenged: mosses flourish in damp, humid places, making bathrooms ideal homes for these comfy carpets.

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shaan says

Oct 1st, 2010 at 12am
some1 plz mention where i could get this...or how 2 make this..

Marconiusrex says

Sep 8th, 2009 at 12am
Interesting concept. I like the idea but would have to wonder what more "undesirable" things might grow further down in the matt.

Bathroom Trends says

Mar 21st, 2009 at 12am
This is the coolest; if not weirdest new green technology I have seen for the bathroom. Who would have thought to use moss? First there was water conservation, then energy efficient bathroom fixtures, now this. It’s like bringing the outdoors, indoors. My only concern is how often do you have to water the moss or does it just survive off the condensation after each shower? And what about light, what if you have no windows in your bathroom? The concept itself is refreshingly green and innovative. It’s kind of like natural carpet in your bathroom. Cool! I wonder if this will be a new bathroom trend?

Ashlie H says

Feb 15th, 2009 at 12am
I like it!

Louise says

Feb 9th, 2009 at 12am
who would of thought, but how do pets react to it????

Sami says

Feb 4th, 2009 at 12am
This is a good way to get back to "nature" so to speak. Coming out of the shower will be like stepping out of a natural shower in the woods somewhere, but still in the privacy of your home. I just wonder how expensive these bathmats are. It would be nice to start seeing more items like this available to the public for a fair price.

moris says

Jan 31st, 2009 at 12am
where can i buy this or how can i make one?

ligress says

Jan 27th, 2009 at 12am
must be really soft, but i can't imagine it giving much warmth somehow...

Tara says

Jan 24th, 2009 at 12am
Wow - that's an interesting concept. Never would have thought of that one when decorating my bathroom.