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Besides adding visual warmth and softness, a rug also adds literal softness, giving you something cushy to stand on while cooking.A little bit of extra cushioning under the feet can make a big difference if you spend a lot of time standing in one spot chopping, stirring or even just chatting.Of course, you’ll want to be prepared to react quickly to any drips, crumbs and splatters, so make sure you know how to deal with various food stains. There are other methods of handling spills as well, such as going with a flat-weave versus a shag rug and sticking to darker color palettes like red.Find stain-resistant runner rugs

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Want to cover a large area? Don’t be afraid to combine several rugs in the same room or adjacent spaces. Choosing two rugs that pick up on similar palettes and shapes will help them connect, but they don’t necessarily have to be exactly the same to be beautiful together.

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Another good option is to aim to have the revealed floor area around the sides and ends of the rug be about the same for a symmetrical and balanced look.Having a rug sit a bit away from the counters will keep many drips and crumbs from actually reaching the rug — assuming they fall off the counter and aren’t flung.

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