The Right Rug for a Kitchen
Add a Fun Runner for Color, Cushion and Warmth in the Kitchen
Erika Ward
March 2, 2011
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.
A traditional kilim rug and a painted ceiling create a welcoming atmosphere in this cozy kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Far better than an expensive wool rug, especially when one expects spills and stains, is to use a washable fiber such as cotton. If one must, there is always the stuff known as indoor-outdoor so it can be - quite literally - hosed off.