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Let’s face it, tile can be kind of cold and unwelcoming, not to mention slippery.
That is easily remedied with area rugs — but what about in the kitchen?
Cooking can get messy, so you may think an area rug in a place where spills and splatters are bound to happen is a bad idea.
Not so! There are all kinds of stain-resistant and washable rugs that will hold up to a cooking oops-a-daisy (or a lot of oops-a-daises).
Not only will a kitchen rug add warmth and color to the busiest room in the house, but standing on the cold tile while preparing a meal is no fun and a cushioned rug will fix that.
Here’s how to find the best kitchen rug for your space – plus, keep scrolling for some recs!
Decide What Size You Need
Figure out what size rug will fit best in your kitchen and how much of your floor you want to cover. Ideal rug sizes include traditional runners (2.5 x 8 or 12 feet), 2×3, 4×6 and 5×8.
Runners are perfect for filling in narrow spaces, like those between a kitchen island and counters. As an added bonus, runners can also make your kitchen appear bigger, which is great for smaller areas.
For larger, open kitchen designs (meaning no island), bigger rugs are an ideal addition.
Bigger rugs add warmth and you can use the opportunity to jazz up the kitchen with a chic design, your favorite pattern, or colors.
Decide Which Color And Pattern You Want
Do you want a pop of color or something bold? A fun, contemporary rug or something more classic? This is the fun part — you can choose whatever pattern or color you love and there are endless possibilities!
Color psychology should play a part when choosing hues for your kitchen — it significantly changes the way you feel when entering a room.
It’s about changing the color variations by simply changing the floor with area rugs and runners in particular colors.
Strong colors can add more life and energy to the kitchen. For instance, red stimulates the appetite, and brown can make modern, metallic kitchens feel warmer.
Decide What Kind Of Construction You Need In A Kitchen Rug
The kitchen is a high-traffic room and, as we said above, a prone-to-spill space, so you want something durable.
The solution is indoor/outdoor rugs which are typically made from polypropylene or PET (recycled polyester).
These babies will stand up to almost anything and are super easy to clean!
We recommend Ruggable, founders of the Wonderful Washable Rug.
Their idea is simple: they make “Beautiful, machine-washable area rugs, runners, and doormats.
“But that’s only the beginning. Our products are thoughtfully designed and created to withstand whatever life throws at them: dirt, dust, spills, and even pet accidents.”
Founder Jeneva Bell created the company after her dog ruined a new, expensive rug.
“I thought to myself, I should be able to clean my rugs like I clean my beddings and towels — it should be that easy!”
All their rugs are machine washable, stain and water resistant, nonslip, interchangeable, pet-friendly, and made to order.
Runners
Large Area Rug
2’ x 3’ Rugs
Kitchen Mat With Laminate
These are the best kitchen rugs to add some flavor to the room! Tell us if you agree in the comments!
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