The Right Rug for a Kitchen
Add a Fun Runner for Color, Cushion and Warmth in the Kitchen
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As a child I can remember my Aunt's little country kitchen where many great meals were shared. Though the meals were quite delicious, it was the wall-to- wall shag carpet that made the kitchen unforgettable. Even as a child I was puzzled at the thought of vacuuming a carpet instead of sweeping a kitchen floor.
I recently I polled a group of designers and design enthusiasts about carpets in the kitchen. Many agreed wall-to-wall carpeting was not an ideal installation for a kitchen floor, but that runners helped to catch small spills and provide warmth from cold floors. Runners also provide another opportunity to add color in a kitchen, no matter the size. If you are a skeptic like I was, this ideabook may help you to see kitchen carpets in a new light.
I recently I polled a group of designers and design enthusiasts about carpets in the kitchen. Many agreed wall-to-wall carpeting was not an ideal installation for a kitchen floor, but that runners helped to catch small spills and provide warmth from cold floors. Runners also provide another opportunity to add color in a kitchen, no matter the size. If you are a skeptic like I was, this ideabook may help you to see kitchen carpets in a new light.
This cutting-edge kitchen rolls out the orange carpet for its master chef. The wool rug introduces a spicy hue that balances the chilliness of the stainless steel.
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A traditional kilim rug and a painted ceiling create a welcoming atmosphere in this cozy kitchen.
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| This kitchen's focus is on nature, not to mention the gorgeous walnut cabinets. The runner reinforces the casual feel and offers a warm place for feet while you tackle the dishes. Private Comment
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When it comes to color, the sky is the limit in this tropical galley kitchen. This runner gives the homeowner a number of choices for pulling in accent colors for this space as well as adjoining rooms.
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Dine in the sunshine. Yellow has always been a popular color for kitchens. For those who cannot commit to golden walls, a sprightly area rug may be the solution in a breakfast nook.
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Here a sisal rug adds texture to a monochromatic color scheme in both the kitchen and dining room. Sisal rugs and other rugs made of natural fibers have excellent durability and are easy to clean.
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Choose a rug with playful shapes for an element of fun. This two-toned runner plays off the tri-colored square pattern in the backsplash. The custom built kitchen definitely provides clues about the homeowners' creativity and fearless stance on color.
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| This black-and-tan striped runner makes a lengthy statement. The runner provides warmth underfoot while maintaining a neutral presence against the painted concrete floors.
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Denise Vilim says:
Not sure I would want this for my kitchen, but I really like the decor dynamic of pic 7. Those cabinets are so unusual, but cool. I like how the multi-colored blue and tan runner echoes the square shapes and color of the backsplash.
For me, this ideabook is so timely. Just recentlyI came across this really lovely runner and thought "How cool! I wonder if this would be something I could DIY to use in my hallway."
So, after some research, I have decided to purchase 4 of the round IKEA Ringum rugs in white, dye them to match the color scheme in my hallway, and then stitch them together. Since the rug in this pic is several hundred dollars, a DIY version would be just as nice in the kitchen too.
For me, this ideabook is so timely. Just recentlyI came across this really lovely runner and thought "How cool! I wonder if this would be something I could DIY to use in my hallway."
So, after some research, I have decided to purchase 4 of the round IKEA Ringum rugs in white, dye them to match the color scheme in my hallway, and then stitch them together. Since the rug in this pic is several hundred dollars, a DIY version would be just as nice in the kitchen too.
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Fara Wilson says:
I have an open galley kitchen (with a peninsula) and hardwood floors. I have been looking for a runner for months and have yet to find "the" one...this post is very helpful.
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Tricia Rose says:
I knew a woman who dropped a roast leg of lamb and dripping on her oriental kitchen runner - the rug cleaned up, but it never smelt the same again!
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Gail says:
A rug in the kitchen would be pure luxury, but not in my house (grin) unless I could take it outside on the drive way and pressure wash it. In fact that is what I am looking for for the livingroom. Living in mud country, rugs don't hold up to well around here.
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Danielle says:
Always have a runner/rug in my kitchen...I tend to get inexpensive ones so I can change em up any time I feel like playing with a new colour.
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Danielle says:
Forgot to add that I always make sure my kitchen runners/rugs are rubber-backed...the last place I want a rug to slip out under my feet is in the kitchen with something hot in my hands!
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