020409pupmat.jpgL.L. Bean asks, "Is it wrong to love a doormat?" Don't think so. If you're reading Apartment Therapy, chances are that you're the type of person that loves something in your home that others find neutral, unimportant, or totally unlovable. An antique, sure. A favorite blanket, of course. But a doormat? Certain cleaning supplies? A storage container? Might sound boring to some folks, but we absolutely understand.

L.L. Bean has been impressing us this winter, and although we haven't seen this doormat collection in person, we like the simplicity, reviews, greenness (made from 100% recycled plastic bottles) and claim of durability that we see online.

A few examples:

020409coir.jpg

Coir-style Waterhog doormat, $49.95 (plain) or $59.95 (personalized)

020409crescent.jpgCrescent mat, $49.95 (medium) or $129 (large)

020409perfectsize.jpgPerfect-size 6' wide mat, $165-$705

020409biscuit.jpg
Personalized pet placemat, $32.95

Anyone have a firsthand love (or less than love) account of pieces from this collection ??