Bathrooms are often one of the most frequently used spaces in the home, yet they can easily become overlooked when it comes to decor updates. A quick and budget-friendly way to breathe new life ...

The first option is, of course, a rug, but in a bathroom that usually looks like a shower rug or bath mat. But what about an area rug? Can you use one in this space? And better yet, should you?

The latter is a braided, farmhouse-style carpet that keeps my feet warm when I have to emerge from my cocoon of blankets in the morning; the other is a vintage-inspired, machine-washable rug made by ...