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They say walking on fresh grass increases your blood circulation; I can’t vouch for that! Anyways, it is a reason to get going to the nearest park, remove your expensive Jimmy Choo’s and prance around. The Moss Carpet looks at getting the grass to your feet, and that too in your loo! Made from imputrescible foam called plastazote, the mat includes ball moss, island moss and forest moss. The humidity of the bathroom ensures that the mosses thrive. And that’s why you need to place it there and not anywhere else. Little gnomes not included.
Designer: Nguyen La Chanh
236 Comments »
M says
Love the moss carpet, …. but
Why do people refer to bathroom as humid places??? Maybe a non heated and vented one…
The air in a bathroom is usualy humid about an hour a day (while using a shower). After that the fan extracts the over humid air (if not, you have fungus growing around every edge in the room). After that time, the air in the bathroom is far less humid than house average due to higher heat setting in the bathroom.
The moss might survive anyway.
zitiboat says
That really depends on how you condition the air in your home including different zones for less used living space.
A healthy and energy efficient way to maintain my bathroom environment is with the frosted glass jalousie window over the tub/shower open about halfway to deflect rain from entering and the shower curtain open to allow cross flow ventiilation throughout the house where certain windows are open during different sun positions for a natural circulation keeps my bathroom just as humid as the rest of the Florida air.
Of course if you suffer from a need to have a magazine worthy designer perfect showroom effect, you will have a different opinion. After all some living spaces are to be looked at, not used (it would spoil the asthetics)
shona97 says
I say get it to marketing before someone steals the idea, I was looking on the internet to buy this mat after I saw it advertised in a magazine
Haikun Deng says
Very good idea in exploring the design value in everyday life, it is also what I’m pursuing now.
ZGiSH says
Love the design but I don’t want my feet touching something from the ‘outside’ just after I took a hot clean shower.
John says
me too. Totally agree.
Allie says
I totally disagree, I love the feel of moss on bare feet, so soft. And it’s perfectly clean, resistant moss and no dirt.
Jessie says
This is amazing. How can we get one?
Amalia says
Beautiful? What is the base made out of? Stone? Foam?
I want to make one myself so any suggestions would be welcome
Nguyen La Chanh says
Hello !
The base is made of imputrescible foam, called plastazote. It’s “water cut” to obtain the regular holes where are put the different mosses.
You could use another material which won’t rotten, I chose this special foam to avoid having fungus starting growing because of the humidity. And also because it’s softer when your feet are in contact with it.
Amalia says
Thank you so much for the information. Are there any plans to sell this commercially?
Good luck and all the best to you.
Nguyen La Chanh says
Mmmm no plan to sell it for now… Because many pieces should be produced to reduce the costs. I just have this prototype for now.
Ellen says
I have my credit card out and I want to buy one.
Jeff Frontz says
I want several– for our house and for gifts. What’s the price like for custom-builds?
Bon says
Hey man, love your idea.
Now I want to make somthing similar for my bathroom, and I wonder where did you got this foam(plastazote) and how did you reshape it to fit your needs?
Where did you found that moss, bought it or found in nature?
Regars
Bon
Eric says
Cool idea, not for households with pets though!
Emily says
そんなに かわいい！！
マットは フォームを作られたが、コケが本当にですね！すごい！
KwangErn says
It’s great!
But, am wondering, what’s the possibility of it attracting bugs, insects, worms, and what have you?
Would be better for the front/back porch or something outdoor that wants novelty and some taste, I think.
theresa says
i have 6 cats in the house, im sure they would think it was a GREAT idea too… lol! i really like the idea, but im not sure i want to step in THAT when i get out of the shower.
ben says
I like the idea of personal moss gardens but I’m not too sure of the application.
Some mosses die when touched, most don’t take well to being walked on especially not repeatedly.
How were these properties taken into consideration when designing the product? Have you tested the results? I’m curious thanks…
Nguyen La Chanh says
I chose resistant mosses and tested them.
They don’t need dirt, just water and if they dry, they can live again just by being watered again.
Each piece of moss is in a different cell so if one needs to be replaced, it can be done easily.
Of course, this carpet is not meant to last a year in your bathroom…
roque jasso says
Congratulations! I would like to be in contact with you, because your design is in concordance with something I am working on.
It has nothing to do with interior design. Interested?
Carl says
this is a nice little germ factory. will collect skin, dirt & moisture. it has heat and light. everything bacteria needs.
mariss says
Uh, if you think that the germ factory doesn’t exist currently with you regular bathrug, you’re delusional.
Eric says
You will soon learn carl rarely thinks before typing…
sam says
too bad the point of a shower is to clean off all the dirt and skin on you before you get out, and the moisture is kind of the point. think before you type, carl.
benji says
01.14.09 Nguyen La Chanh says:
> I chose resistant mosses and tested them.
> They don’t need dirt, just water and if they dry, they can live again
> just by being watered again.
So no they wouldn’t be dirty at all. They’d definitely be cleaner that your current bathmat.
cube says
brilliant::::
Carl says
towels can be washed very easily. err can this? now who is delusional…?
Brian says
Makes more sense as an outdoors application than for the bath. One question, when you have finished bathing, how do you prevent your feet from getting dirty with this? Seems like the dirt needed for the moss to survive would make the owners feet look as dirty as a hippie’s!
Nguyen La Chanh says
These mosses don’t need any dirt. Take the example of the mosses growing on the rocks…
They are like a plant, in one piece so nothing will stick under your feet don’t worry.
AV says
Are the mosses very squishy underneath the feet or are they fairly firm?
Chriswaterguy says
Mosses presumably get minerals from the rocks they live on. Nothing can live on pure water alone.
As for the cleanliness – I’m curious whether the moss (or anything else in the little ecosystem that develops) actually breaks down and absorbs any “dirt” and so stays clean without washing. Could be worth a study. I’d love to have this!
Faiora says
There are -some- minerals in tap water, depending where you live. I also suspect the moss would gain some nutrients from skin cells remaining in the mat after use. As the creator stated, though, the mat isn’t really designed to last a year in the bathroom.
Personally I think this is brilliant. I’m not sure why this Carl fellow is so opposed (close-minded?), though I do suspect it has to do with upbringing – most of us grew up thinking outside=dirty, inside=clean.
In actual fact, the air and nonorganic surfaces outdoors are often much cleaner and safer for humans than those found indoors. Sterile mosses (or at least free of bugs and harmful bacteria to begin with) could improve the indoor atmosphere.
Just my 2 cents
chinaski says
Good idea, but I’m also wondering about dirt. Can you wash it? What will happen with the skin, hair, etc. that falls there
xxblahxx says
how soft or firm are those mosses? just curious…
i <3 the idea though!
coldarchon says
and what makes sure that the moss doesn´t die because of the heavy impact by feet?
Eric says
The fact that one has been made and been used for some time already, tells me those things have been either worked out, or are non issue.
David says
I am curious about the affects of bathroom deodorizers: ie – Toilet Sprays.
fun-da-mental says
One of the coolest ‘green ideas’ I have ever encountered!
sisi says
Hi,I really love ur idea and actually we plan to do a market project base on it. just have several questions below:
1 Is it already in the market?can we buy it in canada now?
2 How much does it cost for the raw material and production?
3 what is the variety in terms of quality design and size?
4 will the moss stick to your feet when u step on it?
sisi says
really appreciate if you can solve our questions
Violet says
it’s a mazing and its appearance is so cute.
i’m eager to own one.The touch of the grass appeals to me.^^
jenjuniper says
I could see this for sale in a Bed Bath and Beyond I love the idea of live moss
Wish it was availble for purchase as a faux moss mat
ของขวัญ says
good
Joe says
love the legs
astrid says
could you tell me if it will live in a very hot/dry in summer to quite cold (frost outside) in winter climate? how long should it last?
and where are you – how can i get one?
rachael nieman says
I would like to purchase a live moss bath mat
Bridh says
I loved the idea, so much so that i went ahead and got some moss, cause i figured that would be the hard part,
OK i got moss now what??
So i have a shopping bag of moss, where do i get the mat to put it in?
Or do i have to get creative?
dom says
can i buy the carpet?
Bath mats says
I just don’t know if I could get over the sensation of stepping onto moss fresh out of the shower. Even though I know it’s not from the outdoors, I imagine that it just sort of feels dirty anyway.
La Chanh Nguyen says
Hello!
Since many people are writing me to buy a moss rug, I tried to find someone to commercialize it. I found an editor so we are now working on it. The carpet should be available this year in the first semester cause we just started the production tests.
Depending on which country you live in…it’ll be easier to get one.If you live in France or in a country close from it, it won’t be a problem.
If you are interested in buying a carpet, send me a mail, I’ll keep your email address and will let you know when and where it’s possible to purchase it!
Best regards
Miss Nguyen La Chanh
http://www.coroflot.com/baolam_design
hils says
love it!
i think it would really take off in Australia.
Although getting moss to the other side of the world might be a little challenging.
I assume like other greenery, it would soak up stinky cardon dioxide, and produce oxygen. does moss work in the same way?
Also would there be a recommended weight limit?
Rock Toone says
I am very interested in marketing this. Please contact me via e-mail: rock@oldtowneden.com or call me: 801-814-8851. I would love to discuss this.
Thanks,
Rock Toone
Radhika Seth says
Write directly to the designer’s mail to get more information : lachanh@sunrise.ch
JT says
I want to buy one. Please email me when available!
Wrenn Reed says
WHAT IS THE PRICE, please?? HOW DO I ORDER ONE?? It is very, very frustrating when this info is not listed!! Thank you!
Kiersten says
HEY this IS totally GREAT!!! I would like to purchase one if you could send me information that would be great! let me know thanks
La Chanh says
Hello!
Thanks a lot for writing me!
We started the moss carpet production recently so it will be very soon available.
But it depends in which country you live… If you live in France or in a country close from it, it’ll be easier to get one.
When we’ll have started with this market, we’ll extend it to countries outside Europe normally.
Send me your email address and I will let you know when and where it’s possible to purchase it!
Could you tell me from which country you are ? It would help…
Best regards
Miss Nguyen La Chanh
Kim says
Hello, I live in Chicago and I would love to know how much a moss carpet would be–I am very interested in getting a couple! Can you tell me the price with shipping? Thank you!
estelle says
I live in San Francisco, California. I was also wondering how much it costs and the price of shipping. I just need one for my bathroom.
M. Bailey says
Def interested from USA. Are they available here yet?
Ashley says
Hi I was interesting in purchasing a moss mat. I am in Canada is this possible?
Shane Whitacre says
I live in Columbus Ohio and would like to know if not is possible to get one of these. We do some home improvement and it would be great for some of my wife’s designs.
SS says
i enjoy this (:
Kate Stafford says
I live in Pittsburgh,PA . Would love to purchase one! What will the price be with shipping?
Sjoerd Spendel says
I live in The Netherlands, near France, when can I order one?
Sjoerd
La Chanh Nguyen says
Hello everybody !
To have more info about the moss carpet and how to buy it, please write me directly on my email :
lachanh@sunrise.ch
Regards
La Chanh
Alyssa says
What did you use to shape the plastazote? and what type of grass is this?
katie says
How do you buy it?
Sophie says
how do you buy it!?
C.S.M says
I need to buy it, someone send me a link!
punit says
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Guest says
there is demand! How do we get these in our bathrooms?
virginia says
i would like to buy it too, please inform!
Khyra Tolosa says
Where can I buy this?
Hannah says
I love it and would love to buy one!
sophie says
i love your opera..how mach?
Mark says
Want!
Mary says
I would like to buy one too!! how do I do that?
Uli says
I want to buy it. Where can I order one?
matt says
that was my idea fuck
Kate Nichols says
love this! I can has?
Guest says
Get the freakin thing on the market damnit!
Daniel Aronson says
I want one! Put it on the market!
John says
Apparently they don't want to market it lol
marilu says
why don't you guys buy a foam piece and do it yourselves!!!
La Chanh Nguyen says
Hello!
Thanks a lot for writing me!
We started the moss carpet production this year so it's now available on internet !
If you love taking care of your plants and gardening, you can now buy the base alone !
You can buy it on the website : http://hoodesign.bigcartel.com/
I hope you'll manage getting what you wish
Best regards
Miss Nguyen La Chanh ” target=”_blank”>http://www.coroflot.com/baolam_design
Elisabeth says
Could you make the site read English too? I would love a mat, but do not speak French
AJT says
if you use google chrome as a browser it will offer to translate non-english websites that you got to.
sally anne says
if you look it up using google chrome as your browser it offers to translate it for you.
hombredemundo says
awesome! thanks !!!
Patrick says
Excellent idea!
I might include something about this in my book “100 Green Solutions while we still have time”
Patrick
guest says
it's cool looking. practical concerns might be, “doesn't standing on moss in foam in essence crush the plant?” “is it just easy to kick out the moss and make a mess all over the bathroom?” and “does this survive off air moisture or the water that drips off a human body stepping out of the shower? i can pretty well saturate a bath mat, so is it functional for the purpose of a traditional bath mat??”
Cameron says
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!! I've been waiting to get this for soooooo long!!!! Can't wait till it arrives
Manu says
Natural feeling of grass in bathroom! so cool!
Orlando flex ticket says
How much for this.Really wanna buy it.
Sydney Water Heaters says
Do this comes in different colors?
Moss Bathroom Carpet says
Quite unusual decision for bathroom carpet. Will berries grow in this moss?
project management says
superb and best.
visa lawyer says
It is so beautiful.Isn’t it guys?
Daniele Pal says
Thank you, I have just been searching for info approximately this subject for ages and yours is the best I have found out till now. However, what in regards to the conclusion? Are you positive about the supply?
Bruce says
This is the cool and great read. The blog is published in such a way it’s so easy to read and understand. I AM a lover of your site. Many thanks for sharing this info.
dagingkelinci says
Wonderful wonderfull
I want apply in my bathroom ;D
nathan says
are you living in the last century? who uses bathroom fans anymore? they’re a total waste of energy.
matt stokes says
I would pay up to £60 for one RIGHT NOW. where can i buy it !
Don says
Hi Haikun, keep me posted on your results, ok.
*monika says
Can I buy this mat somewhere?….I live in NYC….thanks for answer
monika
10956 website design says
Incredible points. Solid arguments. Keep up the great spirit.
andrea says
I am ready to buy!!! Please sell I will pay whatever takes!
Emma Karlsson says
Hi!
Is there any other online store who sell the moss carpet? I tried Hoodesign, but it only says “coming soon”.
Thanks!
Tiffiny says
They will be about $115 a rug, and you can find them here: http://hoodesign.bigcartel.com/product/the-moss-bath-rug-larosée coming soon!
James says
Do a little research on the self-cleaning and antibacterial properties of moss (or just about any natural living material) and then comment. Now, if you’ve got something against nature, just as many urban dwellers do, you are welcome to stay inside for the rest of your life and never smell the fresh air or feel the moss in your toes. Your choice.
Lea says
Hello, I really love this idea!!! Do you have any for sale?
Sophlili Achnil says
I’d like to buy this. Where can I get it?
MMOODY says
Unless your bathroom is “outside”, your feet would not be touching something from outside. And if you really want to avoid stuff from outside you might not want to use cotton mats or towels as cotton grows outside. avoid clay tiles for your floor since clay comes from outside ( it is actually dirt you know) and i could go on but hopefully have made my point.
Paula says
I would like one too this is very intersting, green and fabulous
Paula says
I would like one too this is very interesting, green and fabulous
Heather says
I love it! Please let me know if you start producing for commercial sale!
Louis Saenz says
Hello I’m very interested in a moss mat for my bathroom and maybe our kids as well…. Where can I purchase one?
Daniele says
i like this comment. windows are way better than those extracting fans!!!
Xmalice says
Windows are only a better option than fans if you have the good luck to have a bathroom with a window. Without a window, they’re necessary. Sometimes even required by building code.
Xmalice says
Windows are only a better option than fans if you have the good luck to have a bathroom with a window. Otherwise they’re necessary.
Xmalice says
Windows are only a better option than fans if you have the good luck to have a bathroom with a window.
Cathy says
I would like to know how to do the moss bath rug…OR how to purchase it, do not see that on the site!
Irvin says
Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an very long comment but
after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not
writing all that over again. Anyway, just wanted to say superb blog!
single cup coffee makers says
Heya just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know
a few of the pictures aren’t loading properly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue.
I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same results.
melissa russo says
please send me a pricing on the moss rugs.
thanks,
M russo
Stephanie Susann Colston says
I’d like a price sent to me please.
Patricia Maes says
I am interested to buy one if it is not to expensive. I live in Belgium
Maud says
please please please consider selling this. Maybe look into manufacturing costs for a run and start up a kickstarter for it if you’re not willing to take the personal risk so you have the capital up front?
I love moss.
katie says
Its says that they sell them at http://hoodesign.bigcartel.com/product/the-moss-bath-rug-laros%C3%A9e its worth a shot.
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