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The Right Rug for a Kitchen
Add a Fun Runner for Color, Cushion and Warmth in the Kitchen
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward Interiors. It's my greatest pleasure to inspire you to live well, to live in style, and to extinguish the myth that style and budget are mutually exclusive. Read more about my design philosophy and my work at http://www.blulabelbungalow.com
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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.
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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.
by Greg Logsdon
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A traditional kilim rug and a painted ceiling create a welcoming atmosphere in this cozy kitchen.
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| 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.
by Lindy Donnelly
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| 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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Ideabook published on March 2, 2011.
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For me, this ideabook is so timely. Just recentlyI came across this really lovely runner and thought "How cool! I wonder if this would be something I could DIY to use in my hallway."
So, after some research, I have decided to purchase 4 of the round IKEA Ringum rugs in white, dye them to match the color scheme in my hallway, and then stitch them together. Since the rug in this pic is several hundred dollars, a DIY version would be just as nice in the kitchen too.