Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Coffee Kitchen Rugs Brew Style And Imagination

It is no surprise that the kitchen is often the focal point of many of the decorating and renovations that take place in a home. And the reason it happens is very simple, on average a woman will spend two-thirds of her time in her home, in the kitchen. She may be cooking, cleaning or simply sitting helping her kids do homework, but she spends a lot of time in that room. It's no wonder we all want our kitchen to be as welcoming and comfortable as we can possibly make it. It's also no wonder why the kitchen often has so much character and life in it. If that is something you feel your kitchen is lacking, it may be time to spice it up a little bit with a coffee kitchen rug.

These coffee kitchen rugs will instantly add a comforting and welcoming feel to your kitchen. In addition to that, if there are any unsightly spills or stains on your floor, they will suddenly vanish with one of these stylish rugs overtop of it. The coffee kitchen rugs seem to be the latest in kitchen décor and always have pictures of coffee mugs, coffee shops, or just the deep colors related to the coffee house mood. Often times these rugs will have unique quotes or simple words such as “Brew” or “Java” embroidered on them. With all of this variety it would be almost impossible for you not to find a kitchen rug that matches up with your personality. The browns, reds and oranges that will fill your room will make you feel like you are sitting back at your local coffee house relaxing as you sip your freshly made coffee.

However, your kitchen rugs should be more than stylish. They should be easy to clean and maintain and hold up under the heavy traffic they may encounter. Making sure the rug you are selecting is machine washable and stain resistant are two key features you will want to check out. Also make sure that your rug comes with a nonslip bottom on it to ensure that you won't slip and fall on it. If it doesn't have a nonslip bottom, you may want to consider purchasing a rug pad, this will serve the same purpose. The more durable and stain resistant your rug, then better it will be in the long run. Each time you wash your rug, it will come out looking as good as new. There is one thing you may want to watch for when washing your rug however. With the dark, deep colors in most of these rugs, there is a tendency for the colors to run. It would be in your best interest to wash them separately from the rest of your laundry, especially for the first several washes.

The location of your new kitchen rug will ultimately be up to you. With a good rug pad underneath though, in front of the sink becomes an ideal choice. The pad will keep you from slipping if you spill any water and it will also provide additional cushioning while you stand to do dishes. The entry way into your kitchen is another great location however. These rugs will be able to blend the kitchen and dining room as well. Try placing your rug in several different locations and see how well it fits in each spot before deciding, otherwise you may miss out on the ideal location for your new coffee kitchen rug.

Now that your kitchen is complete, step back and take a look. While looking the color of the rug and accent colors in the rest of the room you may see other places that you could add a little color with pictures, color appliances or even a little paint. Let the coffee kitchen rug be your guide as you have just spiced up your kitchen and given it new life and warmth.

By: Christopher Schwebius

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

Rugs are important in your kitchen at most. You need to keep your kitchen clean and tidy and for that, you must have quality and stylish kitchen rugs. I've bought mine at Ballard Designs and it looks really great now.