Welcome Mats

It's nice to be warmly greeted at the front door and welcome mats are not only great dirt grabbers, they're welcome additions to the overall entry decor.

• Nothing says "welcome to my home" better than an inviting doormat and today's feet wipers come in a variety of decorative designs.
• People often choose a mat that reflects the exterior door area of their home and they want something dependable, useful and decorative.
• Coir is a coarse fiber that comes from the husk of the coconut. Designs can be stenciled using fade-resistant dyes.
• Geometric doormats constructed of natural and bleached coir fibers woven together are a popular choice.

Figure A

A hedgehog boot scraper brings a lot of personality to the front door but it's also very practical to avoid tracking dirt into your home (figure A).

Teak is another smart material for a doormat since it's a very durable wood and ages well.

Figure B

A good shake or shot of water from the hose will keep welcome mats looking fresh and tidy.

Personalize an inexpensive outdoor mat with a hand-cut monogram Mylar stencil. Protect the edges with plastic and spray-paint the taped image onto the mat (figure B).

welcome mats with artwork (Bethanie Brandon Design)

welcome mats (natural fiber, plain, bordered, Greek designs, teak, checkerboard, woven); bristle boot scraper, hedgehog boot scraper (Restoration Hardware)

Resources
home furnishings - Bethanie Brandon Design
Bethanie Brandon Design
25 Zephyr Court
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-492-9003
Fax: 415-492-9216
Email: bethaniebrandon@aol.com
URL: www.thedesignpatch.com

decorative project materials
Restoration Hardware
Website: www.restorationhardware.com
Guests
Amanda Wetzel
Restoration Hardware
15 Koch Road, Suite J
Corte Madera, CA 94925
URL: www.restorationhardware.com
Also in this Episode

Smart Design : Episode SDN-207
•	Architectural Elements
•	Front Door Design
•	Asian Flavor
•	Welcome Mats