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Kitchens are often referred to as the heart of the home. Yet when it comes to the finishing touches, kitchens are often ignored. You dress up your other rooms with attractive area rugs – why not add a splash of color and function to your kitchen, too?

Kitchen rugs are important for many reasons:

They help provide a non-slip surface on a traditionally ceramic or linoleum floor. As you are moving around your kitchen, preparing food and cleaning up, the floor can get slippery. A kitchen rug near the sink can stop errant drops of water from causing a fall.

They ease the stress of standing for long periods of time. Standing on a hard tile, linoleum or wood floor can be stressful for your feet and knees. A soft kitchen rug can provide a cushion between your feet and the floor. It also warms up cold floors under your feet.

They add a needed splash of color under a table and chairs. Eat-in kitchens can benefit from the addition of a kitchen rug. A rug under the table and chairs helps define the eating area from the food preparation and cleanup area. It can also break up the monotony of the floor pattern and complement your kitchen’s overall theme.

Choose a kitchen rug based on your personal tastes. There are contemporary kitchen rugs as well as traditional and rustic styles. A transitional style blends contemporary design with a touch of tradition for an eclectic view.

A fun way to remodel a kitchen’s theme is to choose a kitchen rug first and then pick out colors from the rug to paint the kitchen. Then use the rug’s style to define your decorating scheme. A country design begs for a patterned or braided rug. A more contemporary theme would choose blocks of color. For a traditional look, you can choose a floral rug.

Be sure to keep an eye out for clashing patterns or an overwhelming mix of designs. Try to keep your kitchen décor subtle if your kitchen rug has a bright color or busy pattern. Conversely, don’t be afraid to be a little splashy if your rug is understated.

With a little know-how and the right kitchen rug, you can make your kitchen truly the heart of the home.