An update: brought my daughter with me to buy the 717 area rug (she has a truck) and she noticed something right off the bat about the rug that really bothered her regarding the quality. I was so smitten with the design and colors, that I wasn't paying attention, and didn't understand what she was saying, until the owner brought over an old small sample she was going to give me, as her store was selling off everything not handmade. Fingering the old sample, and comparing the new area finally made me realize what my daughter saw right away: there was a significant difference in quality/density, and the new rug had a cheap look that the old sample did not have. The old sample is how I remembered the rug from years ago. Needless to say, I did not buy it, and will have to rethink my plans. I have a very old american oriental rug that I thought was too dark and too large for the room I will likely use anyway (will start another thread later to ask about cleaning and repairing it) The good thing is that I could get the Karastan 717 runner for my hallway as it will probably go well - and the quality will be fine for that. Penny.

ohhh ok... i saw what looked like a sink but really its a piece of plastic or something. well, you cant really mask the hair. you'll have hairy rugs and hairy floors. having had a cat, its just how it is. i'd consider a series of large rectangular rugs, not a runner. one rug for the entry, one for adjacent to the first room, one in front of the bar area. kind of like.... this.. but no runner. "if it were me" (its not) i'd think it was easier to just clean a single surface (just the hardwood) than 2 different ones. (hardwood and carpets) you'd seem to be a good candidate for a roomba

For your kitchen, I would do a rug like you have drawn out. That said, I can testify DD2 had a killim in her last house/kitchen. Even with a rug pad, it did not want to stay down. They are not heavy rugs, and tend to "walk" and move about. I would suggest something heavier than your etsy rug. We've had rugs in our kitchen for decades. When the children all at home (and cats/dog), I had a printed sisal (ordered from Ballard Design). Also had one under the breakfast room table. No issues. Easy spill clean up and vacuuming a breeze. Last house, I decided no rugs in the kitchen, but used Soumak rug in laundry room (and many other rooms). Flat weave rugs, are virtually indestructible, and they stay down. Liquids bead, so easily cleaned. This includes cat vomit. :D Check Kalaty website (then shop around), as they make odd sizes some manufacturers do not make. I have three nice rugs in our current kitchen. 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 grandchildren, but DH is my mess maker (arthritis). I have been buying rug pads from Rug Pad USA for years. There is a great buying guide to help get the right pad for your floor and rug types. They also custom cut to size. (Have you ever tried cutting a nice rug pad with scissors?!) BTW, for pet or food stains, keep the small bottles of club soda on hand. Get up spill/whatever as much as you can with a spoon (lifting it off, not getting it deeper). Then use the spoon to put just enough club soda to cover the spill. The bubbling lifts the spill to the surface, then firmly blot with paper towels. If needed, repeat. I usually put aluminum foil between rug and rug pad, so the rug pad (and flooring) doesn't get wet. This method has been great to remove cat vomit stains from the rugs in our current home (not just the kitchen). Replace top and shake bottle. Store in refrigerator until needed again, but if it doesn't bubble the next time you use, toss and open a new bottle. (Hence, buy the small 6 pack of club soda).

Safavieh has many jutes and other rugs that are 2x7, and I’ve seen some 6.7 x 2, as well: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Area-Rugs/2-X-7/Jute/Runner/N-5yc1vZarjgZ1z141ffZ1z180scZ1z1879m I just saw the HD link first, but there are lots of others. I just got my bathroom runner delivered last week, also Safavieh. Mine is 6ft with a 7 ft vanity/double sinks; we are loving how plush it feels under our feet! https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Safavieh-VintageHamadan-VTH213/133388