Your kitchen is where all the magic happens – meals are prepared, friends congregate, and memories are made. So, what’s on your kitchen floor? Kitchen area rugs can not only enhance the appearance of your kitchen, but make it more comfortable to stand while cooking meals and visiting with friends and family.
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Fab Habitat Reversible Rug
Not only is this area rug stylish, it’s one of the most durable kitchen area rugs. Available in over 10 different colors and designs, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a rug that catches your eye.
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Perhaps one of the more unique area rugs available on the market, this Fab Habitat rug is made of 100 percent recycled plastics. Meaning that not only is it attractive and durable, its also helping to save our environment. Tightly woven for extra durability, the power loomed threads are designed to be soft underfoot but hard to destroy.
The rug comes in 5 sizes ranging from 3 x 5 feet to 8 x 10 feet.
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Fab Habitat offers this rug with a Goodweave Certification, meaning that its only been woven by adult hands and that no child labor was used in the construction of the rug. This eco-friendly, child-labor free conscious rug is also reversible and mold and mildew resistant.
Pros:
- Eco-friendly
- Durable and easy to clean
- Many different colors and designs
Cons:
- Spills have potential to move through fibers and onto floor underneath
nuLOOM TAJT03 Handwoven Rigo Jute Rug
Handmade in India, this lovely area rug has a lot to offer any kitchen. Another area rug available in natural colors, this rug can go well with most appliance and paint colors.
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Made out of 100 percent Jute, this rug is elegant while remaining easy to clean. Jute rugs can typically be spot cleaned if there’s a spill or stain. Perhaps one small downside of Jute rugs when compared to others is that they don’t always hold up as well to high amounts of traffic.
This area rug comes in a wide array of sizes and is available in either oval, round, or square. Sizes range from 2 x 3 feet up to 12 x 15 feet.
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Available in cream and off-white, this beautiful area rug offers neutrality to any kitchen. The rug’s manufacturer, NuLoom, is world renowned for making high quality and attractive rugs.
Pros:
- Made out Jute – easy to spot clean
- Available in many sizes
- Holds up to high amounts of traffic
Cons:
- Only available in lighter colors and may show stains and spills more easily
Unique Loom Outdoor Trellis Collection Casual Moroccan
Unique Loom offers this area rug in a lovely shade of blue. While often used for outdoor use, this area rug can also be used inside your home and has all the makings of a brilliant kitchen area rug.
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Another area rug made out of 100 percent polypropylene, you can bet this rug is as easy as pie to clean. In fact, you can simply take outside and spray it off with your garden hose if you accidentally spill on it.
Also available in runner sizes, this rug is sold in sizes ranging from 2 x 3 feet to 9 x 12 feet. It can also be found in square, rectangular, and round.
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If you’re looking to place a kitchen area rug in a place that you’ll be standing a lot, this rug is an excellent choice. It’s also waterproof as well as mold, mildew and UV resistant. If you need to place it near a window in your kitchen, it won’t fade.
Pros:
- Very easy to clean
- Comfortable for standing
Cons:
- Only available in blue
Safavieh Natural Fiber Collection NF114A Basketweave Natural
This basketweave area rug has the potential to be an excellent addition to any kitchen, especially if you’re looking for a rug that is available in neutral colors and can complement any color scheme.
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This lovely rug is available in both square and round and is available in nearly all sizes. Made out of natural textured seagrass, this Safavieh rug is easy to spot clean.
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This area rug can also be used as a base for other rugs if you’re looking to layer rugs in your kitchen.
Pros:
- Already comes with non-slip bottom
- Easy to spot clean
- Ability to customize border color
Cons:
- Only available in lighter, neutral color that could more easily show spills
- Not as padded as some other area rugs
Safavieh Montauk Collection MTK716B Handmade Flatweave Ivory
Both sophisticated and durable, this Safavieh Montauk area rug would love to live in your kitchen. Found in several different hues paired with ivory, this is a good choice if you have a kitchen you’re looking to complement with lighter colors.
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Made out of 100 percent cotton, this rug is guaranteed to feel soft under your feet. With a pile height of only 0.25, it’s able to hold up to high traffic and will be relatively easy to clean. That being said, the lighter hue of the rug makes it more prone to stains.
This high quality cotton rug comes in a large variety of sizes with the most common being the 8 x 10 foot.
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Safavieh has been manufacturing rugs for over 100 years and guarantees quality and excellence from their products.
Pros:
- Soft to the feel
- Low pile height
Cons:
- Not as easy to clean as polypropylene rugs
- Only available in light colors – prone to showing stains
Unique Loom Outdoor Botanical Collection Abstract Pictorial
This versatile area rug comes with a wide array of features that make it highly desirable in any kitchen.
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This rug is available in sizes ranging from 2 x 3 feet to 10 x 12 feet and is available in either square or round. Made out of 100 percent polypropylene, this rug is incredibly durable and can handle high traffic and dirt very well.
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This unique and durable rug is available in over 10 different colors and is even reversible.
Pros:
- Flatweave material makes it super easy to clean
- Comfortable to stand on
- Available in many different sizes
Cons:
- Not available in oval shape
- Primarily available in lighter colors that will more easily show spills
Unique Loom Outdoor Modern Collection Colorful Abstract
If you’re looking for a colorful rug with character, you’ve found your next kitchen area rug. Featuring a wide array of beautiful patterns and colors, this rug is guaranteed to bring warmth and character to your kitchen.
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Not only does this rug offer character through its unique patterns and colors, it’s made of 100 percent polypropylene meaning that it’ll hold up to any accidents in the kitchen.
This rug is available in both round and rectangular shapes and can be found in sizes ranging from 2 x 3 feet to 10 x 12 feet.
Other Features:
In addition to being waterproof, this snazzy area rug also boasts being immune from developing mold or mildew. It’d be a great rug if you have kids and or pets and is also extremely comfortable and soft to stand on.
Pros:
- Water, mold, and mildew proof
- Available in many different patterns and colors
Cons:
- Not available in square shape
- If looking for a tamer rug, this is only available in vibrant patterns and colors
nuLOOM RZBD16A Moroccan Blythe Area Rug
If you’re looking for an area rug that is both attractive and durable, this kitchen area rug should be right up your alley. Made in Turkey and imported, this elegant rug is available in many different colors.
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Made out of 100 percent polypropylene, this rug is not lacking when it comes to durability. Available in round, square, or oval, this rug can be found from 2 x 8 feet all the way up to 12 x 18 feet.
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Designed to be placed in high traffic areas, this rug is made with special, durable fibers that make it great for high traffic and homes with pets. It’s also stain resistant.
Pros:
- Stain resistant and waterproof
- Elegant and made to handle high traffic
Cons:
- Requires non slip pad which is not included
Stone & Beam Casual Geometric Cotton Rug
Featuring warm geometric shapes in gray, orange and blue, this unique area rug will bring character to your kitchen. It is recommended that this rug be used with a rug pad to avoid slippage.
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As a flatweave rug with a low pile, this is beneficial style of area rug to have in the kitchen. The low pile makes it very low maintenance and super easy to clean if any spills occur.
This area rug is available in both 5 x 8 feet and 10 x 12 feet. Whether you have a smaller or larger kitchen, you can find this rug in a size to fit your kitchen’s needs.
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The low pile height on this rug makes it a favorite for high traffic areas. It’s also recommended for houses with pets as its easy to vacuum and clean. With its durability, this area rug is a must have for kitchens that see a lot of action.
Pros:
- Made with a low pile and will hold up to traffic well
- Easy to clean
- Known for being extremely durable
Cons:
- May not be as comfortable to stand on
- Does not come with non-slip pad
Bungalow Flooring Waterhog Indoor/Outdoor Runner Rug
If you’re looking to put an area rug in your kitchen that’s a bit smaller, but will catch all messes, this Bungalow area rug is an excellent choice.
Size and Materials:
This rug can be found in 2 x 3 and 3 x 5 foot doormat sizes or runner size at 22 x 60 inches. While the rug has a polypropylene face, it’s also constructed of 20 percent recycled SBR rubber on its underside.
Other Features:
With the ability to catch up to 1.5 gallons of water per square yard, this area rug is designed to save your floors from spills.
Pros:
- Ability to hold water and protect floors
Cons:
- Only available in doormat and runner sizes
While the amount of options available for kitchen area rugs may seem daunting, the important part is understanding what qualities you most desire in a rug. The best kitchen area rugs are typically made of polypropylene due to the fact that they’re waterproof, easy to clean, and don’t show stains. If you have pets and or kids, polypropylene rugs are a must have.