Welcome Mats - Perfect Door Mats For Your Front Door

Looking for that perfect welcome mat to highlight the entrance to your home. Look no further, French Knot have a huge range of quality welcome mats to bring out the best in your place.

Entrance Mats To Give A Great First Impression

First impressions count and nothing gives a better first impression that a beautiful designer door mat. How many times have you turned up at an expensive home only to find a chewed up hardware store door mat sitting in front of an expensive door. Instantly your opinion drops in relation to the home.

Check Out This Beautiful Coir Door Mat - They Will Feel Very Welcome

The History Of The Doormat

The humble door mat, often overlooked, plays a vital role in homes around the world by keeping interiors clean and adding a touch of personal style to entryways. The history of door mats stretches back centuries, reflecting a blend of practicality and cultural expression.

Originally, door mats were simple constructions made from various natural materials depending on the local environment. Communities living near coasts or riverbanks used woven reeds or rushes, appreciating their natural toughness and availability. In colder climates, particularly in northern Europe, people made mats from woven rags or scraps of old clothing, giving life to materials that would otherwise be discarded.

By the 18th century, the industrial revolution had introduced the mass production of door mats, with materials like rubber and metal coming into use. These innovations allowed for more durable and effective mats, capable of withstanding the wear and tear of increasingly industrial societies. It was during this time that the iconic "Welcome" mat first appeared, serving not just a practical function but also providing a warm greeting to visitors.

In modern times, the door mat has evolved into a decorative element as much as a functional one. Today, they are made from a variety of materials, including synthetic textiles, coconut fibres (coir), and even recycled plastics. Each material offers different benefits, such as moisture resistance, durability, and ease of cleaning.

The design of door mats has also become increasingly sophisticated. Modern manufacturing techniques allow for a wide range of colours, patterns, and textures that can complement any decorating style. Additionally, custom mats with logos or bespoke messages have become popular, especially among businesses looking to add an extra touch of professionalism to their premises.

In addition to their decorative and practical uses, door mats also play a small but important role in environmental protection. They help reduce the amount of dirt and pollutants entering our homes, which is not only good for keeping floors clean but also reduces indoor air pollution.

From their simple beginnings to their modern incarnations, door mats have proven to be indispensable in both homes and businesses across the globe. Whether made from natural materials or modern synthetics, these mats continue to serve as guardians of cleanliness and welcomers of guests, embodying a tradition of hospitality and practicality that transcends cultures and time periods.

Doormats online is an Australian owned and operated business that ships door mats to every state and territory in the country. We have a huge range of mats which will suit almost any taste and style. We are confident that our quality doormats will bring out the best in your front door and home.

Doormats online is a purely online shop that stocks a great range of quality welcome mats. We have regular mats, large mats and a good stock of long doormats. If you are looking to update your current door mat then why not take a look at what we have to offer.

Because we only operate online you get the convenience of shopping for your new long door mat from the comfort of your own home. We will also deliver your purchased product direct to your door which makes it much more convenient for you.

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