15 Best Kitchen Mats for Hardwood Floors and Tiles 2024

Nov 11, 2024

A good mat won't necessarily make you want to wash dishes, but it will make it feel like less of a chore.

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Washing the dishes isn't exactly an activity we'd categorize as fun, but buying a good, plush mat to stand on while you're leaned over the sink, wiping away leftover grime can at least make the process feel less like a chore. Nowadays, there are various options available, ranging from traditional, anti-fatigue mats that offer barefoot comfort and reduce stress to patterned machine-washable rugs to elevated tile-inspired designs. To help with your search, we rounded up some of the best—and most stylish—kitchen mats for every aesthetic.

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While GelPro's offerings are some of the more expensive kitchen mat options, the quality makes the price well worth it. The thick, anti-fatigue gel material feels so good underfoot it can only be described as luxurious.

One shopper says: "I love the GelPro mat! I had another one that lasted 4 years and the only reason I bought a replacement was I really liked the Basket weave design. So I bought it. True to form it’s great!!! Feels so good on my bare feet while I’m doing dishes!!"

Material: Energy return foam

Size Range: 20" x 36" to 30" x 108"

If you prefer a country-style kitchen with baskets and browns galore, consider another mat from GelPro. This wicker-inspired style is perfect for those who prefer natural decor elements.

Material: Energy return foam

Size Range: 20" x 36" to 30" x 108"

For mats that are cushiony and practical but equally adorable, House of Noa has what you're looking for. Their mats come in a plethora of beautiful patterns and prints.

One shopper says: "No other mat has the amount of cushion and back pain relief that this one does! Add that it looks fabulous and it’s easy to clean. Love it so much!"

Material: Foam

Size Range: 22" x 36" to 30" x 108"

An easy-to-clean rug that doesn't draw too much attention to itself is sometimes all you need from a kitchen mat. Plus, this one comes in seven colorways and 13 sizes, making it incredibly versatile.

One online shopper says: "I bought this rug for my kitchen. It’s beautiful well made and most importantly very easy to clean."

Material: Vinyl & polyester

Size Range: 2' x 3' to 12' x 15'

For a subtle pop of color (and a nod to food) this cute rug from Ruggable comes in a variety of sizes and colorways. Bonus: all of Ruggable's products are machine washable.

One shopper says: "Purchased the runner for my contemporary kitchen. It adds color and interest to the space and when the rug got soiled, I threw it in the w/d. Came out perfect, very happy with Ruggable!"

Material: Polyester

Size Range: 2' x 3' to 9' x 12'

Give your kitchen some flair with this Moroccan tile mat that comes in pretty colors like terracotta, light blue, and sandy beige.

One shopper says: "The mat is stunning in my kitchen. My floors are stone and I need a bit of mat on the floor. It’s easy to clean, I had a custom size made and it’s perfect."

Material: Vinyl

Size Range: 17.7" x 23.6" to 59" x 118"

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The fact that this non-slip twill mat is machine washable might be the best thing you hear all day.

One shopper says: "Purchased these for my kitchen, one for the sink area & one for the stove. I’ve gone through several rugs that my dog just ruins, not these. They are durable & don’t slide on the floor."

Material: Twill

Sizes: 20"x 32" + 20"x 48"

A faux Persian patterned mat? Say no more. The classic print makes everything look better, even your kitchen crumbs

Material: PVC foam

Size Range: 2' x 3' or 2' x 6'

Zhuzh up your kitchen space with a tile-inspired mat. It's slip-resistant and easy to wipe clean, and this Bistro pattern will make you forget you're standing at your sink in the first place.

One shopper says: "The rug looks great in my kitchen, adding the right pops of color and bistro style. The surface feels great under (bare) foot--not spongy at all, but with enough backing to grip the floor and stay in place. No funky smell when I opened the package, and no curling edges."

Material: 100% PVC vinyl

Size: 3' x 2'

The easiest way to make a kitchen feel cozy? With a marled, sweater-like kitchen mat, of course. This one happens to be shed- and water-resistant, too.

Material: 100% polyester

Size Range: 21" x 34" or 2.5' x 7'

If you're looking for a pattern that isn't overly kitchen-themed, check out this fun Moroccan faux tile mat from Pottery Barn.

Material: Recycled polyester

Size Range: 1.10' x 2.10' to 3.9' x 5.9'

Kitchen mats shouldn't look blah. Opt for something like this foam-backed, citrus-printed mat to infuse some color into your space.

Material: PVC-free polyurethane

Size Range: 22" x 32"

Add a dose of cottagecore to your farmhouse kitchen with a gingham mat that's equal parts stylish and durable.

Material: 100% nylon

Size Range: 2.3' x 3.9' to 2.3' x 6.3'

This kitchen mat is comfy to stand on, stylish to look at it, tough as nails, and only $25—and that alone should convince you to buy it.

One shopper says: "These are great for the kitchen. They’re thick and good quality, they feel good to stand on. They have different colors but keep in mind that the lighter colors get dirty and it will show. I’ve gotten stains on them but have been able to wipe off the dirt and spot clean with Clorox wipes."

Material: Polyester

Size Range: 19.6" x 32" or 19.6" x 39"

An anti-fatigue mat that is anything but an eye sore, thanks to its easy-clean surface that's made to look like lightly textured linen. Best part of all? If you tire of using it as your kitchen mat and want to try another on our list later on, you can easily shift it to the bathroom, entryway, or laundry room—so it's a solid all-purpose buy.

Material: Advanced Polyurethane Technology

Size Range: 2' x 3' or 2' x 6'

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