Collection: Kitchen Rugs

Vintage Kitchen Rugs

Most people have reservations about having a carpet - let alone a vintage rug - in their kitchen. Some prefer a kitchen mat instead made from vinyl or rubber because they are water-resistant. While some others just make their kitchen bare with tiles.

Putting an accent rug in place with water may be unusual since it is prone to spills; however, a patterned rug can be a rather fashionable addition to it. Namely, unlike kitchen mats, kitchen rugs will add a splash of style and elegance to the kitchen and breathe life into your home.

More About Vintage Kitchen Rugs

As you may notice, our kitchen runners and area rug collection are a perfect fit for any kitchen design. It will also suit any laundry room beside it. Certainly, it can complement your existing decor.

Having a vintage Turkish rug will undoubtedly make you want to spend more time in the kitchen, creating all sorts of tasty treats. If nothing else, drinking tea while looking at it will make the ritual feel much more authentic; how much more if you are washing the dishes.

Even so, you may yet have some questions about getting a semi-antique rig for your kitchen. Luckily, that's something we can help with!

How To Choose The Correct Vintage Rug For Your Kitchen?

When it comes to choosing the right vintage rug for a kitchen, we find that most of the ones in our shop collection would do quite nicely. However, looking for kitchen area rugs is never easy to begin with, because you have to consider many things.

The following are some factors that you must remember when placing one in your kitchen:

Make sure that it is easy to clean

Since a kitchen is considered high traffic area, it is prone to stains, spills, and dirt. You need to focus more on finding a kitchen rug that can be easy to clean.

Moreover, our rugs are made from flat woven fabric, meaning they are easy to clean and can stand on any floor. They don't trap much dirt, and stain like a good kitchen mat can do. Since cleaning is a big requirement for a high-traffic area, this feature is a big plus.

Make sure that it is durable and won't damage the flooring

A close sign to distinguish a perfect kitchen rug is how it can last, rather than buying again and again. Get a kitchen rug that is ideal for staying for decades.

Turkish rugs won't interact poorly with any tile or linoleum flooring in your kitchen because they don't have any rubber backing that might damage them.

Make sure to account for safety

It will always be prone to slipping and sliding in areas like a kitchen. The key to preventing this is to get a kitchen rug that has a thick cover and, if possible, place a rubber backing.

Consider your kitchen's color palette

Of course, you need to match your kitchen's patterns and colors to ensure that it won't crowd the place. It will be much more comfortable to get a kitchen rug that won't stand out too much.

For example, let's say you want a simple, clean, bright kitchen. In that case, you might look for neutral kitchen rugs. Alternatively, you could go the other way and purchase an overdyed kitchen rug. It will add a splash of color to your kitchen, making it more vivid and bright.

Make it functional and versatile for your accessories

We recommend pairing the carpet with matching accessories throughout the kitchen to bring the whole room together.

For example, if you're considering a purple rug, you could put some lilacs in a vase or keep pinkish glasses on an open shelf. As another option, you could have matching kitchen towels and rugs.

Check for tricky spaces

If you have some tricky spaces in your kitchen, such as in between a kitchen island or countertops, kitchen runners would add some inspiration to support the whole area.

A flat Oushak rug, or a kitchen runner rug with a similarly busy pattern covered with bright colors, will look stylish while easily disguising potential stains.

Check your kitchen space

You need to see that the rug should not cover all of your kitchen space to make it not too demanding and messy to look at.

Where Should You Place Your Vintage Kitchen Carpet?

When it comes to kitchen rugs, there are a few things you need to consider before placing them in your house, especially your kitchen. Most kitchens don't have too many standing pieces of furniture. Instead, they're usually positioned along the walls.

You should start by thinking about how you use your kitchen. If you do a lot of cooking, you may want to place your rug near the stove or oven. Keeping it around the sink or oven is generally a good idea as well.

This will help protect your floors from spills and splatters. Alternatively, if you have a breakfast nook or eat-in kitchen, you may want to place your rug under the table. This will create a cozy feeling that will add comfort when you are eating.

No matter what layout your kitchen has, there's sure to be a spot for a kitchen rug. So don't be afraid to experiment and find the perfect location for yours.

What Size Should Your Vintage Kitchen Runner Or Area Rug Be?

Kitchen rugs and runners come in a variety of sizes, but there are some common sizes that tend to be the most popular. The most common size for a kitchen rug and a runner is typically around 2x3 feet and 5x8 feet, respectively. This is a good size to cover most of the space on the floor in front of the sink and stove.

Another one on our kitchen rug and runner stock collections is around 5x8 feet and 3x10 feet, which is a good size to cover most of the space on the floor in front of a large kitchen table.

Lastly, we have a kitchen rug that is 2x6 inches, which is a good size to cover most of the space on the floor in front of an island or peninsula in the kitchen.

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