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Ideas For Using Kitchen Rugs |
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Area rugs are a handy way to change the appearance of a room,
hiding a wear spot, or providing comfort for tired feet. In the
kitchen rugs are often used to finish a decor style and add a
little pizzazz to the room.
The kitchen is one room in the house that often has a decor
style. Country, Contemporary, Modernistic, or a host of other
styles. And for every style there is a kitchen rug that will
complete your look and style. Here are some ideas for using
kitchen rugs in your kitchen.
Sink Area
The sink area is a popular choice for placing a kitchen rug. It
adds comfort to ones feet while doing tasks at the sink and the
sink area is usually visible so it also adds the kitchen decor.
You can choose between oval or rectangular rugs and various
sizes depending on the size of the area you are wanting to
cover.
If you have a themed kitchen the sink area is a perfect spot to
place a themed kitchen rug. Have you got a cow kitchen? Buy a
Moo Cow rug. Is your kitchen a country kitchen? Why not try a
cheery colored kitchen rug with chickens or roosters. Do you
have a trendy contemporary kitchen done in stainless steel? Why
not choose a bold black and white kitchen rug.
Table Area
Placing a large kitchen rug underneath your table will make
your eating area a focal point. The type of table you have and
the decor in your kitchen will play a large role in deciding
what type of kitchen rug would look best.
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Nice and plush
and the shape of the table. Country kitchens are always fun and
lively so you could choose a kitchen rug that was a solid color
in the center and had an outer band that carried your kitchen
theme. Of course the center color should accent your kitchen
colors. Themed kitchen such as cows or chickens you could carry
your theme in the center of the rug and then have a solid
exterior border.
Entrance
Many kitchens have a door from the outside that enters into the
kitchen. This is a perfect place for a kitchen rug. It will get
noticed when you enter into the house and it can easily be tied
to your kitchen colors or theme. A kitchen entrance rug does not
have to be overly large but it should cover enough area so that
guests step onto the mat when entering your home. Not only will
it look good, it will save on tracking dirt and mud through the
house, and it will keep dirt trapped at the door. It's also a
good place to remove shoes before entering the house.
Your entrance rug can depict an animal, a scene, a solid color,
or a pattern. It can have a welcome message or have no writing
at all. A popular decor practice is to have the mat coming in
read welcome or something similar and a matching mat on the
outside that reads come again or see you next time. It provides
a message for your guests as they arrive and leave and it's very
warm and inviting.
Kitchen rugs are available in a variety of sizes so you
shouldn't have any trouble finding the right size of your
entrance. If you have a large entrance you might consider an
oval rug. For smaller areas the
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rectangular shape works great.
Nooks
Of course a kitchen has an area for the table but many kitchens
also have a breakfast nook or something similar with high bar
stool style chairs and a long counter area for those quick meals
when you are on the move. Runners make a great accent around a
nook. You can place a runner on just one side or on both sides.
How long and how wide the runner is will depend on the nook area
size. The runners will also catch food spills and crumbs, so
make sure the runner you choose is easy to vacuum and wash or at
least stain resistant. Stick you're kitchen theme and if the
area is large and very open use bold runners that make the nook
area a focal point.
The kitchen can be the most fun room to decorate. There are so
many themes to choose from and you can mix and match as you will
to accomplish that warm and inviting kitchen. Using kitchen rugs
is a great way to add those finishing details and keep your
kitchen floor in pristine condition. So why not give kitchen
rugs a try?
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