How to Choose Your Kitchen Mat

For most of us, the kitchen is not only a place for cooking, but also a living room, a dining room, and the main meeting place for all family members. Therefore, the space should be pleasant and comfortable, cozy, and beautiful. Using a kitchen rug in your decor adds an original and refined touch to your kitchen interior, but also allows you to solve a number of problems.

Many people wonder about the merits of using rugs in the kitchen . Some still wonder why they should have a kitchen rug and what its purpose is. Yes, I assure you! 😂😂😂

To refute this opinion, let's examine the advantages, properties and characteristics of kitchen rugs , and what is important to consider when making the right choice.

The benefits of kitchen rugs

Kitchen floors can accumulate a lot of dirt, so it seems that using a rug will only create additional difficulties, but in reality, this is not the case at all. A wide variety of kitchen rugs made with modern finishing materials allows you to obtain rugs of durable quality, resistant and impervious to moisture, grease, etc.

Here are the benefits of owning a kitchen rug :

The advantages of using for kitchen rugs:

• Protects the floor from damage, dents and scratches (linoleum, wood or stone).
• Protection against dirt (laminate or tiles).
• Separation of the dining room or work space.
• Visually modify the geometric shapes of the kitchen (expansion, lengthening, etc.).
• Create comfort and conviviality.
• Create an original and stylish interior design for the kitchen.

I'll give you proof by example. 2 of our models are on the theme of humor with the sentence "I'm holding a beer so yeah I'm pretty busy!" Does that bring back memories? 😆😆😆

What's cool is also adding a little whimsy because the kitchen is also a place of relaxation. Here are the two models I'm referring to:

You can find this model by clicking here

You can find this model by clicking here

The most suitable kitchen rug locations:

• In the dining room
• Near the sink or stove
• In the middle of the workspace

Using rugs in the kitchen allows you to protect against moisture, dust, and dirt and add a decorative touch to your floor, creating a welcoming and harmonious space. The key is to make the right choice depending on the task at hand.

Personally, I have one in front of the sink because there are always drops falling and it leaves marks and another mat in front of my worktop. That way I'm ready! 😇

What to consider when making your choice:

Kitchen rugs are useful for their practical aspects and must meet certain important characteristics, including moisture absorption, dirt resistance, and can be cleaned quickly and easily and made with non-slip material.

These characteristics depend on: the materials used for production, the texture and height of the hairs, etc.

This is a perfect example of what not to do because the rug these people put in their kitchen is absolutely not made for it (even if it has a cement square pattern)! 😫😫😫

Therefore, in order for the kitchen rug to be pleasing, comfortable and long-lasting, it is important, before choosing, to decide not only on the color (colored or dyed in brown, black and white, beige, etc.) and size, but also to take into account the properties of the materials and the characteristics of the fabrics used in each particular case.

The material of the kitchen rug should be washable, durable, and dirt-resistant. Both artificial and natural materials are used for manufacturing.

Natural materials:

• Wool. Wool rugs are warm, soft, beautiful, and have excellent sound and thermal insulation properties, but they absorb moisture easily and take a long time to dry. Wool rugs are expensive and impractical under heavy loads.
• Cotton, jute, sisal, bamboo, and linen. Kitchen mats made with these fibers are easy to wash, quick-drying, practical to use, and inexpensive.

Artificial materials:

Generally, kitchen rugs made from artificial materials such as polyester, polypropylene (olefin), acrylic fibers, and nylon (polyamide fiber) have a wool-like appearance, are durable, and fade-resistant. They do not trap dirt or absorb moisture.

Their major advantage over natural materials is that they don't cause allergies or build up static electricity. These rugs are also highly resistant to grease, preventing it from becoming stubborn stains later on. These synthetic rugs are ideal for kitchens.

In addition to all of the above, it is important to take into account that the rug should not slide on the surface, otherwise it will have to be additionally fixed with tape, special Velcro, or rubber bands. It is more practical to choose products with a non-slip base or rubber edging.

All our rugs are non-slip, just so you know. We don't want you flying around with a rug that slides across your tile or hardwood floors! Here's what the underside of our rugs looks like, to give you an example:

Cat and beer doormat that you can find here

You're going to say, "Yeah, okay, but it's a doormat." Sure, but the underside of our rugs is identical. And since the doormat is also a rug, it works in a kitchen too! They're designed the same way.

Hairs to choose for your kitchen rug:

The key to choosing the right pile length is that the shorter the pile, the more suitable the rug will be for kitchen use. The best option is a very short pile or no pile at all. Long-pile rugs are difficult to clean and crease with heavy use. Over time, rug pile also tends to shed and become scattered throughout the room.

Another thing: if, like millions of people, you're one of those who owns one or more pets, you already know how annoying it is to clean and pick up their fur. Imagine pet hair in the long pile of a carpet...

That's why we chose hairless rugs, so there's no hassle! 😉

Shape and size

The "right" geometry and size of the rug in the kitchen are important for the overall visual appearance. For example, a large rug will not look out of place in a small room.

The planned layout is fundamental for the choice:

• Near the sink, simply place a small rectangular or square rug .
• Near the work area. You can lay a loose rug along the kitchen counter or between the work area and the island.
• In the dining room, it is best to put a rug of the same size as the dining table, which is 60-70 cm, so that the legs of the chairs do not catch on the edges of the rug . For a round table, a square or round rug is suitable, for a rectangular or oval table a rug of the same shape (rectangular or oval). Or you should choose a much larger rug, always to avoid the problem with the chairs.

For our part, we chose to keep it simple because all our rugs are rectangular and measure at least 60x40cm. Here is this model for example, the “Beer is all a man needs” kitchen rug that you can see by clicking here :

Colors to choose for your kitchen rug

The choice of color depends on the overall design of the kitchen. A rug is a unique element in the decoration of a room; it can add a special touch and enhance a modern design. Choosing the right pattern and color can brighten up an interior, set accents, and create a cozy corner.

Several factors must be taken into consideration:

• On light tones, the stains are clearly visible.
• Light, deep colors and variegated patterns hide dirt and crumbs.
• Crosswise stripes or "waves" in the pattern will "expand" the space.
• The color shades of the carpet should harmonize with other design elements (chair upholstery, curtains, etc.). You can even choose a rug

If several rugs are used, it is necessary to choose them in the same style.

The kitchen rug is therefore ideal

You now understand better that a kitchen rug is multifunctional. What happens more and more often is that people get tired of their decor. You may be part of this category, by the way. If I take my wife as an example, she would change our entire decor every 2 years if I let her!

One or more rugs in your kitchen could help bring a fresh look to your floor, in addition to the practicality of the item, of course. By that, I mean that we eventually get tired of our tiles or parquet floors. Adding a rug is a good way to add a touch of novelty to the kitchen, living room, or bedroom. It can also allow you to personalize your interior if you like its pattern or design.

In escape mode, I like the following model because it reminds me of a romantic moment on the beach with my other half:

You can find it by clicking here

Finally, these kitchen rugs are available in a wide range of prices. You can buy them online or at local markets. Today, the internet has proven to be the best way to shop without running around in a multitude of stores.

The number of online stores is increasing day by day, and high-quality kitchen rugs are easy to find online. We are proof of this! 😇 Throughout this article, I have shown you several models of our kitchen rugs. If you want to see all of our rugs and doormats, just click here .

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