Lonny

Not long ago I started pinning my dream kitchens on Pinterest. While each kitchen was completely unique in style - modern, rustic, elegant, casual... Some had papered or vaulted or wood or glass ceilings. Some were white, others more colorful - some bright, some pale, some dark. Some were large, others were small. Some had an industrial feel, others a more down to earth country feel. I noticed there was a common thread, however. Each kitchen had a rug. Not a simple area rug where one would stand to cook or do dishes. But large, powerful, bold statement pieces. These rugs don't scream "don't tread on me" but rather come step upon me... let me offer you comfort and softness underfoot.

I love to cook and when I do I am often on my feet for hours. I am also always barefoot. In my home we always take off our shoes upon entry. We're barefoot and carefree. But some kitchen floors are quite hard to stand on, and therefore many flooring options are quite lovely, but not terribly comfortable for the avid home cook. We'll save that for another day. And while I love the aesthetic of these rugs, I love the comfort level they provide as well. I wonder, however, how practical these rugs are with kids. My kids, after all, spill. They spill a lot. And hard surfaces are easy to clean up. This is for certain. But I would love to incorporate a rug - or two! - into my kitchen... I think maybe the trick, for me, is to get something that can withstand the children and the wear and tear... I love the look of the orientals...Perhaps I can check out local consignment stores... I do love the look of the cowhides (middle and bottom picture) the best, but those are not practical with my little animals!