Better?

I think they're all fairly traditional. Do you have pictures of your space?

Under construction. Ordering rugs now.

They are too traditional for what you’ve described. Also, rugs under the kitchen table can be annoying with the chair legs catching them every time you sit down or get up. Put felt protectors under the chair legs instead. Also, I’ve had wood floors in various kitchens for 30 years. Never had a rug in the kitchen once. Have several pets with nails. We are a no-shoes house, so your experience may be different. Rugs in the kitchen can get matted and grimy with drips, so they’re one more thing to clean. If you must have a rug, I’d just get one for the aisle, not for under the table. Just my $.02.

I disagree (shocker). It's not as though you're ordering the multicolor braided rug that is quite traditional. The monotone gray makes it a more modern version of that classic. I like it.

But why are you ordering rugs now? Your ability to visualize your space accurately improves with every step of the process. Go for a walk! Read a book! Not every day has to be a reno day.

First gray one looks actually modern . But I'd be concerned about the edges not completely flat on floor. Trip or catching toes issue.....You can go to carpet warehouse type store . They will cut any to your specs and BIND those edges. I've done it ....and once even had them back it so I didn't have to get a pad.

I agree that the first braided gray rug has a contemporary look to it. However, it tends more towards "country" than the same rug would in a rectangular shape in my opinion. I personally don't care for round rugs -- for one thing, the chairs rarely fit on them properly. Would you consider a rectangular rug under your dining set instead?

I would keep shopping. Love the rug but the rug style and your table style are in opposition of each other.

Chose round because the area has a little bump out bay I’m incorporating. Found this and I think it’s perfect....I hope.

I’m so sick and tired of Reno I just want it all to be done. That’s why I’m powering through this. I want to be able to use my kitchen without worry about the floors. This rug, round shape.

@User rugs are not so easy to me, though I thought they would be....filtering everything available down to > sizes > available in 6’ round as well as square or rectangle for both areas of kitchen > right style (contemporary) > right thickness > right design (not busy) > right color to flow with kitchen, rest of the house, adjacent hallway runner, not compete with star of kitchen (counter) ...I’m having a hell of a time. Oh, let’s not forget budget.

I never like rugs in kitchens and especially in contemporary ones they are a tripping hazard IMO.

Patricia, the hardwood floors though - under the table needed and want to protect the rest of the floors. Assumed I’d do the non-adhesive tape down solutions for the corners they use now.

I would put this purchase off until after everything is installed. Your reason “I just want it all to be done” is understandable for cabinets, counters, fixtures. But these rugs are purely decorative after-the-fact items. You will make a mistake if you choose them now. Then it will bring you down about your new kitchen cause you won’t like the rugs. And money out the window. I doubt in the end that you will want more than one rug. And you may not want any rug once you have your new kitchen. The most recent pic you show of a rug is dreary. Wait.

It sounds like you have not had hardwood floors in a kitchen before. They aren’t delicate flowers.

LOL one man’s dreary is another man’s neutral. I’m not wanting a statement from the rug at all.

Honestly, if you're still under construction, wait until the space is finished to purchase rugs. We're nearing completion of our kitchen and I'm just now looking at them. I will agree, that rugs are a tough thing to shop for. And I'm with you... I love having a rug under my table, I've never had a problem with a chair catching on fibers. ;)

Crusty bread crumbs, stray peas, escaped niblets of corn -- I sweep under the table all the time. I can't imagine having to haul out the vacuum cleaner and move furniture every day. Either the people in your household are a lot neater than in mine, or you have a higher tolerance for dirt. A rug under the table where people eat just sounds gross to me. We have hardwood floors and they hold up well because -- they're hardwood floors!

Thank God I own a vacuum

We have had hardwood floors in the kitchens of our last two homes and I would never think of putting a rug in those areas. Such a pain for sweeping. If you are concerned about the floors, put felt protectors on the legs of your chairs. They slide much nicer and without noise.

We have hardwood floors in our kitchen, dining, and living areas. We have a runner in front of the sink/stove area and a Persian in the dining room and another in the living room. We have never tripped over any of these rugs, not even so much as stumbled a little bit over them. They aren't gross, but we don't feed a gang of food-spewing toddlers daily either, so YMMV. We do have cats, and as cats are prone to do, sometimes they hork on a rug. Big deal -- wipe it up and call it a day. The "rug in a kitchen naysayers" hold their opinions pretty strongly, but if you want rugs in your eating areas, there's no reason not to have them.

I find the best homes tend to mix styles artfully. I happen to think the first rug could work very well.

I too think the first rug would look nice. But, I wonder why you want a rug in your kitchen. I have had hardwood floors in all of my kitchens and I hate having rugs in there. The dust, greasy, food, just no.

Ok y’all. Am just doing one round rug under the table. Quiet soft texture for aesthetic that doesn’t compete with the rest of the stuff. We don’t eat at this table btw. Will anticipate using this for coffee or just a little sitting spot for someone while dinner is being made.

One reason for waiting is to get the dimensions right. The photo shows a round rug that is too small. The back legs of the chairs need to stay all the way on the rug when pulled out to sit down. Especially if you have an odd shaped space, wait until the room is done and the table is in place to see what size works.

I like the first one. I think the others are too busy with the dining room set - too many circles on top of circles

I think the grey braided would work well with your other finishes and not be too country. I also have a round rug under our kitchen table because of a curved corner dinette area and its 8 foot diameter gives plenty of room for pulling chairs in and out. One caution--Go for a polypropylene or other synthetic rug rather than wool because you want it to be easier for wiping up spills or drips. I think the grey braided is synthetic because if I remember correctly, I recently looked at a smaller rectangular version for my front door.

Thank you all for your help and input. I decided to cancel the rugs order and will wait until it's all done as suggested. Will decide what, if any, rug is needed.