Floor mat, none, and wool.

I have a love/hate relationship with rugs. Presently, I only have floor mats at the back door and front door with none in the living room or kitchen. I did have some in the kitchen but they got nasty quickly. I took them out with the full intent of shampooing them but life has gotten in the way and I'm not missing the rugs all that much so ((shrug)). I hear that the Ruggable brand is really nice because you can wash them but they are too expensive for my stage in life (kids, pets, farm, etc.). I would feel a whole lot less guilty tossing a $70 rug versus a $300 rug when the kids have spilled ketsup, spaghetti sauce, etc. on them :/

I really like the Ruggable runners. I also have some woven cotton runners. They pop into the washer and dryer with ease. I’d rather have nothing at all than rugs that cannot be washed in the machine. BTW, the ruggable covers can be purchased without the mat, so I find them really affordable. look for them secondhand on craigslist and FB marketplace too.

I like to use wool hand-knotted rugs. Easy to spot clean and I send them out to be professionally cleaned every other year.

Too much slop in my kitchen. Mine go in the wash about every week!

Foyer and kitchen (in front of the sink) - I use Ruggable rugs so I can easily wash/dry in the washer/dryer. Some posters here had problems with Ruggable edges curling up but never had that problem. In front of the stove, one of those cushiony mats that are easy to wipe clean (messy cook here) -- check House of Noa. My kitchen rugs are there for utility, not decoration though - rug by the sink to catch water splashes and rug by the stove to catch grease. (Note: I have hardwood floor in the kitchen).

Wool rugs in living/family rooms and bedrooms. Check Dash and Albert, also Etsy.

I have two ruggables that I am happy with although I havent washed them yet. They do spot clean nicely. I have 9x12’ ones and I havent had any issues with the curling that other people complain about. I thought they had done something to address the curling but not sure.

I have a 9x12 that I’ve washed once. No curling so far. I’ve washed my runners multiple times, but I dry them on low heat and even let them air dry if they’re still damp.

I have a vintage-look vinyl floorcloth in my kitchen. No tripping hazard, waterproof, and looks great and very well priced. Mine is by Spicher and Company; they have tons of designs. I also like a well worn, vintage Persian runner in a kitchen and have an eye out for the perfect one.

For the kitchen, I recommend a large anti fatigue mat at the kitchen sink area; it is easy to clean with dish doap and water as needed.

What is the size of your foyer? At my entryway I have a door mat (Small foyer). I'd go more fancy for a large foyer. Probably a synthetic because of the entryway traffic, even if you have a doormat outside your home. Dining a good synthetic sized to keep table and chairs upon, even when chairs are being used at the table - especially if you have wood floors. Kitchen - I have a washable comfort fatigue kitchen mat that I move from prep station to sink and back again, depending on if I have a long stink standing in either spot. (I have a plate and 3 or 4 pins in my ankle - I need the support.). Pay the price if you decide to use one of these - cheap ones will become tripping hazards. Living room - something big enough for the living room setup you are doing, any material but preferably not shag or such. Horrid to clean.

I purchased two ruggables for my kitchen. I had to replace my old kitchenAid dishwasher with a new KitchenAid. The new one vents out the bottom and we did not want hot steam on a wood floor. I really like them, so easy to wash and dry. At Thanksgiving gravy was spilt on the runner in front of sink and dishwasher. I put it in the washer and dryer and it was back on the floor in less than an hour and a half, all cleaned and no stains.

@chinacatpeekin I'm hooked on the S&C website! Thank you for mentioning it. I've been looking for a large anti-slip rug for the kitchen and most are ugly. I found the perfect one, on S&C, along with a runner for our back door.

@Jen K- happy to be of service! I think Spicher and Company rugs are a great choice. I’m not able to link to the website, but here are a few examples.

jalarse - Do you have the Ruggable mat under your rug? Looks nice! I have been thinking about a Ruggable for the main bathroom. My brother and wife have a few around their home that they have been pleased with...not issues!

I found a steal on a 2.6 x 12' LOLOI II Skye runner for my kitchen at TJ Maxx that appears to be like a Ruggable. It looks similar to yours, but does not have a mat. I am very pleased with it.

I don't recommend a Ruggable runner because of the curling. I got one a year ago after my kitchen remodel. I absolutely loved it until I washed it after about 9 months. Since then the edges curl up on each side. It looks really bad and it's a tripping hazard. I contacted Ruggable and asked for a remedy. They don't have any answers and have totally blown me off. I'm super bummed! If you do get one DON'T WASH IT.