These 7 Indoor Doormats Are Actually Stylish and Absorbent (They’re Perfect for Winter!)

published Nov 21, 2025
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If there’s one thing that winter has taught me (as a former California girl), it’s that a good indoor doormat can save you so much cleaning later. Between snowy boots, slushy shoes, dog paws, and whatever mystery grit the sidewalk decides to share, a low-profile indoor doormat is the easiest way to keep floors cleaner without constantly running a mop. The trick is looking for styles that are thin enough to sit directly behind the door without getting jammed, but still textured and absorbent enough to catch dirt before it spreads all over the house.

To help combat your winter woes, I rounded up picks that are some of the best — durable, good-looking, and easy to shake out or vacuum when they’ve done their job. From super-thirsty mats that soak up melted snow, to woven, design-forward options that look like stylish rugs, there’s something here for every entryway, mudroom, or apartment landing.

Below are some of the best indoor mats that help trap dirt, salt, and winter grime right at the door — so you don’t have to chase it all over the house later.

Thirsty Dots Doormat
$45

This cheerful blue dot mat feels stylish but works hard: Its unique construction “wicks away moisture,” trapping slush, dirt, and melted snow before it hits your floor. With a low-profile rubber backing, it plays nicely under doors and resists fading, mold, or mildew, so it's as practical as it is pretty.

$45 at Crate & Barrel
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The Insider Doormat
$65

The Insider Maze doormat is impressively thin (about 1/8-inch thick!), so doors will have no issues gliding over it. But, if you’re worried about performance, don’t be. It’s absorbent and slip-resistant, so it’ll catch dirt and grime effortlessly — all while staying firmly in place.

$65 at Porte + Hall
Everyspace Recycled Waterhog Doormat
$35

These WaterHog doormats are so durable, L.L. Bean even uses them at the brand’s Flagship store in Freeport, Maine. It’s made with 90% recycled polyester and uses the different pile heights of the design to help scrape debris of shoes (plus, it looks extra nice!).

$35 at L.L. Bean
Hokku Designs Dot Locked Indoor Doormat
$70$54

If you’re looking for an ultra-thin and washable indoor doormat, look no further than this Hokku Designs pick. It’s not as textured as the other picks on this list, so it's a better fit for a climate that is heavier on rain than snow, or a spot that is just for an average day of shoe stomping.

$54 at Wayfair
LOHALS Door Mat
$25

Jute is a naturally textured material that helps trap dirt, debris, and moisture, but this IKEA option ups the ante by including a rubber backing to help keep the mat in place.

$25 at IKEA
Cotton Ticking Stripe Flatweave Rug, 2' x 3'
$79

We love a pretty door mat, but what’s even better than aesthetics? When it also comes with function. This super-thin Schoolhouse pick is made of 100% cotton and is machine-washable, so you can put it to work and not stress about it looking too dirty over time.

$79 at Schoolhouse
Woven Diamond Jute Doormat
$59$39

Another jute pick for your home, the diamond design on this Rejuvenation mat helps to trap dirt, mud, debris, or anything else you might be tracking in. The site does recommend keeping it out of direct sunlight and excess moisture, so it's a great pick for a drier climate.

$39 at Rejuvenation

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