Which one is your taste?
Hector Sanchez
The kitchen is the heart of the home.
Its where family recipes are passed down to the next generation and friends are hosted over asimple cocktail.
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Bonus: Their pre-loved, imperfect nature means youll never cry over spilled milk.
A circular rug like this softens the edges (we had to) and makes them more inviting.
It works especially well in a narrow kitchen like this one.
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A flatter rug is best for sliding chairs in and out from the table.
Set The Bar
In anopen floor plan, the kitchen island deserves some attention too.
This also effectively redefines the separate areas into one cohesive room.
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Its just what the space needed so you can add some personality while still keeping things clean and simple.
The rug contrasts with the playful blue-patterned window treatment.
Double Up On Rugs
Who said kitchens have to have just one rug?
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While they have different patterns, the two textiles have enough similarities to feel in tune with each other.
Paint The Picture
Not certain a kitchen rug can survive your cooking habits?
Create the effect of one instead by painting your floors.
âI like to use Charlieâs grand- motherâs silver teapots as flower vases and vessels around the house,â says Williams.Credit:Brie Williams
ThisDIY projectalso is an affordable alternative to retiling your kitchen.
Venture Into The Wild
Have your rugand eat it too?
Cowhide fits right in with farmhouse or ranch decor.
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Jute, sisal, and seagrass are all popular natural fibers for rugs.
Juxtaposing these two classic but bold elements makes them feel very fresh.
This kitchen emphasizes blue and green hues from the floor covering to the light fixtures.
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A few pops of orange make the beachy colors stand out.
Using one long rug also helps keep the space from feeling fragmented.
Its an easy way to add interest to any otherwise utilitarian room.
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The muted tones in this rug coordinate with both the woodwork and the deep aqua light shades.
It echoes the pure white quartz countertops in an otherwise serene room.
The homeowners repeated the black-and-white theme in additional rooms, using varying patterns.
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Treat Your Floor Like A Gallery
Who said rugs can only be patterns or solids?
The bold colors also add flair to an otherwise neutral space.
Place A Rug Under The Island
Instead of placing your rug aroundyour island, put itbeneathinstead.
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If you have a portable island, this will help ground it in the space.
If that’s a concern, buywashable rugsfor easy cleanup.
Rugs provide many benefits, like keeping the floor dry and making long periods of standing more comfortable.
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