Whenever a kitchen makeover is featured on TV, you may have noticed that it will usually involve a medium-sized or large kitchen. Not everyone though has the luxury of a spacious kitchen. Small kitchens are quite common. Having a small kitchen doesn’t mean you have no options for decorating it and getting that stylish look. Still, you have to do so while balancing it against the need to maintain adequate space for movement. One accessory that can satisfy this requirement is the kitchen rug.

The kitchen isn’t a space you’ll probably think about when looking to buy a rug. However, it’s actually a high traffic space like the living room that deserves attention. A rug adds warmth and makes your kitchen look different at a fraction of the cost of a kitchen remodel. Here are a couple of ideas on getting a kitchen rug for a small kitchen.

1.    Narrow and Long Rugs

A long narrow rectangular rug would work well as this is often the typical shape of the average small kitchen. Even where that is not the case and you only want it to cover a specific part of the floor, the narrow rug or hallway rug is convenient for this role. Imagine the front of the kitchen sink or lower kitchen cabinets, underneath the kitchen stools or along the length of the kitchen island. You could also use a narrow rug at the entrance of the kitchen.

2.    Round Rugs

Round rugs may feel a little out of place in tight spaces such as the floor of a small kitchen. You can find ways to make it work though like going for smaller rugs. A round rug can be a great fit underneath pet bowls or in front of your kitchen sink. If you are fortunate to have a walk-in pantry despite the size of the kitchen, round rugs can give your pantry that added touch of flare. You could also place the rug beneath kitchen stools.

3.    Breakfast Table Rugs

Small kitchens can have breakfast tables only that they’ll probably be smaller than what you’d have in a conventional kitchen. If you have a breakfast table, you can accentuate it with a rug. Kitchen tables may be round, square or rectangular so your choice of kitchen rug should take this into account for symmetry.

4.    Outdoor Rugs

The kitchen rug doesn’t always have to be something specifically designated as a kitchen rug. You can repurpose outdoor rugs for instance. They are great for the kitchen thanks to their durability and sturdiness. Think about the rigors of the kitchen environment such as spilled liquids, fallen food, broken dishes and the high foot traffic.

Outdoor rugs are meant to withstand dirt and harsh weather so will easily surmount whatever the kitchen throws at them. Better yet, they can be given a thorough clean regularly without any significant deterioration to their quality.

Nevertheless, outdoor rugs come in a diverse range of materials. Choose one that won’t seem obviously outdoor. Identify patterns and colors that exude a fun, bubbly feel. You can go bold with a bright color like pink or be more subtle by choosing ocean blue.