Whether you're looking for a new and inviting doormat for your front step, or you want to transform an old mat into something entirely new, we've got a list of ways you can turn a regular old doormat into something totally unique.
From bright and bold colors to muted elegance, there is a project for every style and home. And the best part is they are all super inexpensive projects, so you can get crafty, no matter your budget.
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1. River rock door mat
With a strong adhesive and some river rocks you've collected, you can transform a boring old doormat into something beautiful. It looks like it was an expensive purchase, when in truth it's a pretty simple DIY project.
With a strong adhesive and some river rocks you've collected, you can transform a boring old doormat into something beautiful. It looks like it was an expensive purchase, when in truth it's a pretty simple DIY project.
2. Wall art
For a unique piece of wall art, take one of those dollar store doormats — or upcycle an old one you're not using — spray paint it white, and that's it! You've got yourself an interesting piece of art worthy of displaying on your wall. Tip: If you want a distressed look, take a piece of sandpaper to the dried spray paint, and distress to your desired look.
For a unique piece of wall art, take one of those dollar store doormats — or upcycle an old one you're not using — spray paint it white, and that's it! You've got yourself an interesting piece of art worthy of displaying on your wall. Tip: If you want a distressed look, take a piece of sandpaper to the dried spray paint, and distress to your desired look.
3. Geometric designs
This awesome tutorial from BuzzFeed shows you exactly how to take an ordinary doormat and transform it into something bright and eye-catching. After completing this project, your curb appeal factor will skyrocket!
4. DIY headboard
Inspired by an expensive version at a designer store, there's no way anyone will ever guess this stunning headboard was created using a regular doormat. Get the scoop at Kara Paslay Designs.
Inspired by an expensive version at a designer store, there's no way anyone will ever guess this stunning headboard was created using a regular doormat. Get the scoop at Kara Paslay Designs.
5. Air vent cover
Hide that ugly air vent with a rubber doormat. If your doormat's been used and is looking a little beat up, give it a nice coat of spray paint to cover any imperfections. Let it dry, and hang it to the wall. You'll be saying, "What ugly air vent?" What a clever way to hide it!
Hide that ugly air vent with a rubber doormat. If your doormat's been used and is looking a little beat up, give it a nice coat of spray paint to cover any imperfections. Let it dry, and hang it to the wall. You'll be saying, "What ugly air vent?" What a clever way to hide it!
6. Say hello
We love this tutorial from Sugar Bee Crafts because you can personalize it with your own color(s) selection and choose whatever you'd like to say. With a few quick steps, you'll have a designer-inspired doormat at the fraction of the cost.
We love this tutorial from Sugar Bee Crafts because you can personalize it with your own color(s) selection and choose whatever you'd like to say. With a few quick steps, you'll have a designer-inspired doormat at the fraction of the cost.
7. Decorative end table
Use a rubber doormat with an interesting design as a stencil of sorts to add some interest to an old piece of furniture. The Project Mom-ster shows us how she refurbished a sad-looking end table with the help of a doormat.
Use a rubber doormat with an interesting design as a stencil of sorts to add some interest to an old piece of furniture. The Project Mom-ster shows us how she refurbished a sad-looking end table with the help of a doormat.
8. Concrete stepping stones
Add some sophistication to your yard with these stunning concrete stepping stones. That's right — Monica's Creative Room uses a rubber doormat in the molding process to create the beautiful designs. How clever is that?!
Add some sophistication to your yard with these stunning concrete stepping stones. That's right — Monica's Creative Room uses a rubber doormat in the molding process to create the beautiful designs. How clever is that?!
9. Watermelon doormat
This doormat transformation is a perfect project for summer. Bring a little punch of color and fun to your stoop by following this tutorial.
This doormat transformation is a perfect project for summer. Bring a little punch of color and fun to your stoop by following this tutorial.
10. Interesting planter
An old filing cabinet, some paint and a rubber doormat are pretty much all you need for this project on Home Talk. The final result is a unique and gorgeous planter for your garden.
An old filing cabinet, some paint and a rubber doormat are pretty much all you need for this project on Home Talk. The final result is a unique and gorgeous planter for your garden.
11. Privacy shade
Live on a busy street with peeping eyes? No problem! Turn a few doormats into privacy shades by simply propping them up in your windows.
Live on a busy street with peeping eyes? No problem! Turn a few doormats into privacy shades by simply propping them up in your windows.
12. Wooden wall art
For this project, inspired by Lemon Tree Creations, use a rubber doormat with an interesting design as a stencil for a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. Place it on a plank of wood that's roughly the same size, and use spray paint to get an intricate design in a matter of minutes.
For this project, inspired by Lemon Tree Creations, use a rubber doormat with an interesting design as a stencil for a one-of-a-kind wall hanging. Place it on a plank of wood that's roughly the same size, and use spray paint to get an intricate design in a matter of minutes.
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