Living Bath Mat Feeds Off You and Your Bath Water

Written by soniaydong

Moss bathroom mat closeup Photo:
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 mat Photo:
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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Sami (not verified) says:

Feb 3rd, 2009 at 10pm

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.

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Bathroom Trends (not verified) says:

Mar 21st, 2009 at 9am

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?