A Christmas door mat, or Christmas doormat, is the first thing a visitor steps on and one of the simplest ways to dress a front door. Three of the six Christmas mats here are woven cotton rugs meant to sit on top of a plain mat, so the first choice is between a layering rug and a mat that does the whole job by itself. For an everyday mat once December is over, see our doormat guide.
We compared six Christmas mats by size, backing, material and rating. Each pick below gives the listing's own facts, the rating with its count, who it suits and the downside.
Best overall: KIMODE Buffalo Plaid Christmas Mat
Best overall: the KIMODE Buffalo Plaid Christmas Mat, because it is a handwoven cotton buffalo check mat about 61 by 130 cm with the most ratings of any mat on this page.
The listing describes a handwoven cotton buffalo check rug in black, white and red, made to lay over a Christmas door mat for a double layered look. The title calls it reversible and washable, and the listing calls it thick and soft and resistant to outdoor elements. It measures about 61 by 130 cm. It holds 4.6 stars from 6,458 ratings, the most of any mat here.
It suits a wide or long front step where you want a big plaid welcome in red, black and white. The honest catch: the listing sells it as a layered door mat that lays over a plain door mat, so budget for a mat underneath if you want the layered look the listing describes.
Best value: KILOCOCO Christmas Rug
Best value: the KILOCOCO Christmas Rug, because the red and white buffalo check mat is the lowest priced of the well rated mats here and still holds 4.5 stars.
The listing describes a cotton polyester blend with a tightly woven construction, in a size of about 70 by 110 cm. It gives the thickness as about 0.8 cm, which it says fits under doors smoothly, and says the rug suits indoor spaces and covered outdoor areas such as a sheltered front porch. The listing also suggests it as a gift for housewarmings, weddings or holidays. It has 4.5 stars from 2,856 ratings.
It suits a sheltered porch or an entryway on a tighter budget. The honest catch: the listing says it is not waterproof, is not designed for prolonged exposure to rain and has no non slip backing, so it recommends pairing it with a door mat or a non slip rug pad. The rating is shared with the larger size of this listing.
Best for a big entry: Bottalive Buffalo Plaid Christmas Rug
Best for a big entry: the Bottalive Buffalo Plaid Christmas Rug, because it measures about 91 by 152 cm in thick, durable cotton and holds the highest rating on this page, 4.7 stars.
The listing describes high quality cotton that is thick and durable, with a classic red and white checkered pattern that adds a festive Christmas touch. It says the rug suits use as a layering rug for door mats or as a standalone area rug indoors and outdoors, and that the machine washable cotton weave gives ample coverage for a front porch, entryway or farmhouse decor. It holds 4.7 stars from 4,539 ratings.
It suits a porch or wide entry where one rug should fill the space. The honest catch: it is sold as a rug, not a door mat, and the listing says nothing about a non slip backing.
Best coir mat: LuxUrux Merry Christmas Coir Mat
Best coir mat: the LuxUrux Merry Christmas Coir Mat, because the listing describes natural coir fibres that scrape dirt, mud and debris from shoes, in a size of about 43 by 76 cm.
The listing describes a Merry Christmas design with classic lettering on natural coir texture, sized to fit neatly outside most entryways, porches and covered patios. It also calls it a gift idea for families, neighbours, holiday hosts and new homeowners. It holds 4.5 stars from 1,953 ratings.
It suits anyone who wants the lettering and the coir look of a traditional front door mat. The honest catch: it is the dearest mat on this page, and the listing describes it for outside the door, with no indoor use mentioned.
Best non slip mat: Voanos Merry Christmas Trees Door Mat
Best non slip mat: the Voanos Merry Christmas Trees door mat, because the listing says it has a non slip rubber back and a low profile of about 0.6 cm thick.
The listing describes a Christmas tree welcome design, about 43 by 76 cm, that can sit by the front door indoors or outdoors. It says the linen material on top scrapes most of the dirt and the non slip rubber on the back prevents the mat from bunching and moving. The listing adds that the thickness will not cause the door to be stuck, and that light stains can be broomed or shaken off. It has 4.6 stars from 304 ratings.
It suits a doorstep that sees both inside and outside traffic and a door that opens over the mat. The honest catch: only 304 ratings so far, a thin count to judge it on.
Best easy clean mat: T.HENV Christmas Doormat
Best easy clean mat: the T.HENV Christmas Doormat, because the listing describes a PVC mat with ultra dense bristles that you can sweep with a broom or clean with a high pressure washer.
The listing describes PVC with the word WELCOME imprinted in the centre, dense bristles for dust, mud and dirt, and use indoors or outdoors. The title adds waterproof, all weather, quick dry and low profile, in red and white, and gives its size as 30x17.5 without a unit, so check the size on the listing. The listing says the PVC is recyclable. It holds 4.5 stars from 2,079 ratings.
It suits a muddy front door where cleaning with a broom or pressure washer matters more than festive artwork. The honest catch: it is Christmas themed by its title and red and white colours, and the listing describes a WELCOME message rather than any festive artwork.
How to choose a Christmas door mat
Door mat or layering rug?
Three of the six picks are woven cotton rugs: the KIMODE, KILOCOCO and Bottalive listings all describe laying the rug over a door mat or pairing it with one. The LuxUrux, Voanos and T.HENV are mats in their own right, with coir, linen and PVC tops. Choose a rug for a festive look on top of the mat you already own, and a mat if you want one piece to do the whole job.
Size: measure the doorstep first
The picks run from about 43 by 76 cm (LuxUrux and Voanos) up to about 70 by 110 cm (KILOCOCO), about 61 by 130 cm (KIMODE) and about 91 by 152 cm (Bottalive). The T.HENV title gives 30x17.5 with no unit. The KILOCOCO listing itself says to measure your space first. If you want a larger rug for a patio or deck all year, our outdoor rug guide goes bigger.
Inside, outside or under cover
Listings differ. The LuxUrux is described for entryways, porches and covered patios. The Voanos and T.HENV listings both say indoor or outdoor use, and the T.HENV title adds waterproof and quick dry. The KILOCOCO listing says it suits indoor spaces and covered outdoor areas and is not waterproof. The Bottalive listing says indoor and outdoor spaces.
Backing and thickness
Only the Voanos listing mentions a non slip rubber back, and the KILOCOCO listing says its woven rug has no non slip backing. For thickness, the KILOCOCO is about 0.8 cm and the Voanos about 0.6 cm, and both listings link thickness to fitting under a door. The other listings give no thickness.
Cotton, coir, linen or PVC
The KIMODE and Bottalive are cotton and the KILOCOCO is a cotton polyester blend. The LuxUrux is natural coir, the Voanos has a linen top over a rubber back, and the T.HENV is PVC with dense bristles. Fibre mats scrape shoes, while woven cotton gives the softer plaid look.
Plaid, lettering or a simple welcome
Buffalo check suits a farmhouse look, Merry Christmas lettering suits a traditional door, trees suit a cheerful one and the T.HENV keeps to a plain red and white WELCOME. A wreath above the mat finishes the look, and our Christmas wreath guide has front door styles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Christmas door mat in Australia?
For most front doors the KIMODE Buffalo Plaid Christmas Mat is the pick: a handwoven cotton mat about 61 by 130 cm with 4.6 stars from 6,458 ratings. The KILOCOCO is the lower priced choice, the Bottalive is the biggest, and the LuxUrux is the coir mat for scraping shoes.
Can a Christmas door mat go outside?
Some can, with limits. The LuxUrux coir mat is described for entryways, porches and covered patios, and the Voanos and T.HENV listings both say indoor or outdoor use. The KILOCOCO listing says covered outdoor areas only: it is not waterproof or designed for prolonged exposure to rain.
What is a good large Christmas front door mat?
For a large doorstep, the Bottalive rug measures about 91 by 152 cm and the KIMODE mat about 61 by 130 cm, both in red plaid styles. Both are woven cotton pieces sold as layering rugs, though the Bottalive listing also calls it a standalone rug for indoors and outdoors. The Bottalive has the higher rating at 4.7.
Is there a Merry Christmas door mat?
Yes. The LuxUrux coir mat carries Merry Christmas lettering on natural coir, about 43 by 76 cm, with 4.5 stars from 1,953 ratings. The Voanos Merry Christmas Trees mat is the cheaper alternative with a Christmas tree design and a non slip rubber back, though it has only 304 ratings so far.
What are the disadvantages of coir mats?
The LuxUrux listing gives no drawbacks, so we can only compare. It is the dearest mat on this page, and the listing describes it for outdoor spots such as porches and covered patios, with no indoor claim. If you want a mat that works indoors too, the Voanos and T.HENV listings both say indoor or outdoor.
How do I decorate a door mat for Christmas?
The simplest way is to layer. The KIMODE and KILOCOCO listings both describe laying a plaid rug over a door mat for a layered look. Pair it with a wreath above, using our Christmas wreath guide. Or let one mat do the job, like the LuxUrux with its Merry Christmas lettering.
Where can I buy a Christmas door mat in Australia?
All six mats on this page are listed on Amazon Australia, so you can compare size, backing and rating together. Start with the KIMODE for most doorsteps, the KILOCOCO if you want the lowest priced of the well rated mats, or the Voanos for a non slip rubber back.
Which Christmas door mat works indoors?
The Voanos listing says you can place it by the front door indoors or outdoors, and the T.HENV listing says outdoor or indoor use. The KILOCOCO listing says it suits indoor spaces and covered outdoor areas. Thickness is given for two: the Voanos about 0.6 cm and the KILOCOCO about 0.8 cm.
Is there a red or personalised Christmas door mat?
Red is easy: the KIMODE, KILOCOCO, Bottalive and T.HENV are all red patterns or colours, with the Bottalive and KILOCOCO in red and white buffalo check. None of the six picks is personalised, and no listing here describes custom names, so a personalised mat means searching beyond this page.
