Laying down the right kitchen runner rugs is an excellent way to enhance those functional, yet often overlooked spaces in your home. While runners have been traditionally used to beautify entryways, hallways and staircases, the trend towards runner rugs for kitchen spaces is growing in popularity and for good reason. For one thing, a quality kitchen rug offers physical support and cushioning underfoot. Not to mention, they also help create a homey and welcoming workspace.

In light of this trend, we’ve selected 8 runner rugs for kitchen decor inspiration.

Kitchen Runner Rug Transitional Geometric Blue Rug — Manhattan Reserve Collection: Sutton Place, Blue

Decorative Kitchen Runner Rug

The thin-pile Manhattan Reserve kitchen runner rug adds character to an otherwise minimalist space. Due to it’s transitional geometric pattern, Sutton Place is a great fit in both contemporary and traditional decor styles.

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Kitchen Runner Rug White Ikat Pattern — Vogue Collection: Bel Air, Linen Runner Rug

Ikat Runner Rug For Kitchen Decor

The influence behind Bel Air, Linen from the Vogue Collection comes from Kashmir, India. To illustrate, the azure skies and snow capped mountains of the region have inspired the colors found in these rugs. Not to mention, Vogue Rugs are made from long-staple wools which provide a lovely textural finish.

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Kitchen Runner Rugs for Every Decor Style | Kitchen Ideas — Whimsical Reserve Collection: A105, Multi

Modern Runner Rug For Kitchen Spaces

Sheared low in the style of an antique carpet, the A105 design from Whimsical Reserve Collection is hand-knotted with 100% wool pile. What’s more, its earthy color palette and abstract design are a great fit for contemporary spaces.

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Vintage Kitchen Runner Rug

Hand-crafted in Turkey with low wool pile, Vintage Collection Rugs are all one-one-of-a-kind pieces that offer a modern spin on vintage designs. Additionally, Vintage Rugs use soft pinks and other warm tones that brighten the workspace.

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Traditional Kitchen Runner

This traditional Herati Runner Rug blends shades of Ivory, tan and green. Together with its classic decorative pattern, this traditional rug brings elegance and sophistication to a room.

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Boho Kitchen Runner Rug | Kitchen Ideas — Rio Grande Collection: Powderhorn Runner Rug

Kilim Kitchen Runner Rug for Boho Decor

This Powderhorn Runner is inspired by antique kilims made by the nomadic tribes of Turkey and Iran. Further, Rio Grande Flatweaves are hand-woven with 100% wool and cotton. Not to mention, they’re also reversible!

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Kitchen Rugs for Every Decor Style | Kitchen Inspiration — Manhattan Reserve Collection: Chelsea, Charcoal

Transitional Kitchen Rug

The decorative Chelsea, Charcoal runner showcases an intricate design brought to life through modern colors. Coupled with it’s durable wool construction, Chelsea is a great rug for high-traffic spaces.

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Traditional Gold Kitchen Rug — Golden Age Collection: Heritage, Black/Ivory

Golden Age Collection: Heritage, Black/Ivory

With it’s palette of rich jewel-tones and lustrous feel, Heritage, Black/Ivory is a winning rug for classic traditional spaces. Heritage, Black/Ivory rugs are thick in pile and hand-crafted with a blend of worsted wools from New Zealand and Argentina, creating a soft, silky texture that feels heavenly and supportive underfoot. Explore more kitchen runner rugs from the Golden Age Collection.