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I actually like it. (But I like bold colors) In the second picture with those beautiful windows it brings the outside in. Looks a bit of a tripping hazard though.

The colors are beautiful, but the problem is it doesn't relate to anything in the room. I would add a print with those colors to the window-maybe a cornice. Pull the countertop stuff together with some colorful wooden trays painted in some bold colors, maybe paint the back of the glass cabinet. I bought some scrapbook paper and taped inside a glass cabinet to see how it would look painted a light color. I know that the glass cabinets are beautiful, but that would be a perfect space for open shelves! Look for great pics of shelves on Houzz.

Easy-peasy no rug they are a tripping hazard in kitchens and are always dirty.

I have seriously never tripped over my kitchen rug and there's a thing called washing machines. I've had a rug in my kitchen for 25 years. Wouldn't go without one.

Get a neutral indoor/outdoor sisal or jute rug with a contrast canvas tape border. You can get a custom-sized one made at Pottery Barn.

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/build-your-own-custom-fibreworks-bound-seagrass-rug-gray/?pkey=cnatural-fiber-custom-rug&isx=0.0.900

I like Sabrina's suggestion, those sisal and jute rugs can be taken outdoors and hosed off every now and then.

I have a gel chef's mat. You can get them in all sorts of colors and textures now. They're more like runners, and are easy to clean. They can be pricey but they save your aching feet and back especially when you have tile floors.

You look like you actually have room for a small island/cart. Having a small island would give you additional work/storage space, plus allow you to go from a room size rug to runners. The little island cart below would look adorable with your craftsman cabinetry.

Just a thought! I can't wait to see what you decided to go with.

I like the second rug Nancy Ingram showed. It brings in the blues and greens but also incorporates your warm colors from the floor and cabinets. It won't show anywhere near the amount of dirt either. Beautiful cabinets by the way!

i understand if you are trying to cover as much tile as possible, but your pretty striped rug is just visually sitting on top of the floor, not embracing it and adding to it. find a sink mat that has the floor colors *and more* and then paint your kitchen walls *that other color*.

Great input, everyone! I hear you on not having a rug at all but I like the warmth it lends, the dogs need a soft spot and I like having a little protection if I drop something vs on the tiles.

The island idea is great but we just don't have room for one. The space is pretty small.

We're planning on taking down the wall between the dining room and kitchen and creating a bar between, since we don't have an eat-in kitchen and most people end up standing in our kitchen to chat. We'll likely replace the tile floor with wood so there's continuity between the rooms and paint everything the same color. I do like the pussy willow / pale green because it helps bring in all the green we have outdoors.

I think having some green and more earth tones in a rug would help. I like pops of color and I like Nancy's 2nd idea because it pulls in some earth tones, and is more organic and doesn't fight the grout lines. I'm typically drawn to a different look though, maybe Scandinavian or bohemian:coastal French, but I can see this working.

Thanks again, everyone.

I'll see how a sisal works too. I thought it might look too washed out but I like the idea of something more natural looking too.

You have to be careful with natural fibers like sisal or seagrass. They don't love water and can stain if something is spilled on them. This might work. It's a little lighter in feeling but has a warm background versus the brighter white.

http://www.acerugs.com/area-rugs/contemporary-rugs/beautiful-wool-area-rug-8x10-contemporary-modern-handmade-beige-red-green.html

I'm wondering if this might work? I'm stuck on stripes.

I certainly think that could work. Much warmer colors. I love stripes too so I feel you on this one!

Do not get a natural sisal or jute for the kitchen. They do not do well with drips and stains. I’ve used both and if my pup got ill, guess where he threw up, or worse. A friend suggested it might be the odor of the natural fibers. There are manmade versions, though.

Like you, I gravitate to stripes, and also geometric kilims. Pottery Barn has amazingly realistic indoor /outdoor selections that can be hosed off when necessary.

I vote no rug. I don’t see any purpose for a rug in the kitchen.