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New Kitchen Runner

by Jennifer

I feel like I’ve developed a definite decorating pattern in this house, which we’ve been living in now for almost a year and a half.

  1. Neutralize.
  2. Add color back in.

Except, of course, for the powder room where the game plan was COLOR!

If you’ve been reading here for awhile, you know I’ve been chipping away at updating the kitchen, and so far it’s been all about neutralizing. I painted the walls to take them from deep yellow to very pale gray. I painted the kitchen cabinets white which has brightened the room considerably. I still have the island to paint (which I’m actually hoping to start on next week!), but as I’ve been getting used to the new look of the kitchen I found myself wanting a little splash of color. I had a simple gray and white runner behind the kitchen stools that I liked just fine, but I knew a colorful runner would be the perfect pop in my otherwise neutral kitchen.

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After an epic berry applesauce spill that went undiscovered for several hours, making it basically impossible to remove the stain, it felt like the perfect time to update the runner and get that punch of color I was craving. Let me introduce you to my newest love.

Colorful kitchen runner with navy blue, pink, and yellowPainted Desert Rug

This rug is AWESOME. It’s colorful but not in your face about it. The pattern feels both very modern but also has a vintage Aztec feel. It’s a total showstopper. Pretty much every person who has set foot in my house since this rug arrived has said, “Oh my gosh, is that a new rug?!” My daughters’ four and six year friends included. It’s just one of those pieces that gets noticed right away.

Colorful kitchen runner with navy blue, pink, and yellow

I love the way the colors play against the wall of white cabinets. The colors in the rug help to make the white of the cabinets shine and the white of the cabinets helps the rug stand out as a statement piece. A perfect marriage.

Colorful kitchen runner with navy blue, pink, and yellow

This piece has satisfied all my color cravings for the kitchen. I mean, some pretty Mother’s Day flowers don’t hurt either… ;)

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In typical fashion the new rug has been my jumping off point for another upcoming project – upholstering the counter stools. They’ve actually been a huge disappointment – only a year old and the caning on the seats is sagging and ripping terribly. I think I can salvage them by building a solid seat and upholstering, and I’m in the researching fabrics phase now. I don’t want anything that’s going to take away from the new rug, but do want something that will accent the colors in the rug. I’m considering something deep yellow, like this fabric, though with a smaller scale, since the rug has a large scale pattern.

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One of the chair seats is about to break right through so this project may be happening sooner rather than later.

What do you think of the yellow? It feels to me like the most natural color to pull out of the rug. I don’t want to go with pink – I love it as an accent but don’t want it as the main color here. I was also thinking of navy, which might be a more classic choice, but I’m just not sure yet. You know when you stare at something so long you feel like you can’t even really see it clearly anymore? That’s kind of where I am. I’d love some fresh perspective if you have an opinion!

Make sure you check out Lulu & Georgia’s selection of rugs – they carry some of my absolute favorites, like my entryway rugs and now this gorgeous kitchen runner. The rugs they carry are beautifully curated, which makes it so much easier to sift through and actually find your favorites!

Lulu & Georgia provided me with this rug but all ideas and opinions expressed are sincere and my own. I only share products and companies I truly love!


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Comments

  1. Cassie Bustamante says

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    LOVE your rug! and i noticed the caning in that one shot- BUMMER!!!! that totally stinks after just a year- i get it with vintage pieces (which i then upholster) but not new pieces.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Yeah, I am so bummed about the chairs. As much as I like upholstering, it’s just a big disappointment after such a short time! But, yes, the rug :)

  2. Annemarie Petroff says

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    So…do tell what you use to prevent the rug from sliding all over the kitchen!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Ha! Just a plain old rubber rug pad. But I like the thick felt ones best and will probably upgrade to one of those :)

  3. sarah m dorsey says

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    I’m obsessed with that rug! I have it pinned on my new office board! Love the idea of yellow stools!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      It’s a good one. Thanks for the input on the stools color – I’m really waffling on it!

  4. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

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    That rug is just SO good!!!! And I really like pulling the yellow out of it for the stools. I think it’ll be fun and cheerful.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I know, I really love the rug! And thanks for the opinion on the stools color, I am having such a hard time!

  5. Kristin Strickler Cadwallader says

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    I love that rug so much Jen! Looks great in your kitchen :) xo

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Kristin! I super love it :)

  6. Gretchen@BoxyColonial says

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    Oh, that rug is lovely! And I like the yellow for the stools. I’d probably do navy if it were me, but that’s probably mostly because my default color is pretty much always blue :)

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Navy is totally my go-to but there’s something about the yellow with the rug. I don’t know, I can’t decide!!

  7. Maria M. says

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    LOVE the rug — what a fabulous choice, and it truly does pair so well with that opposing wall of cabinetry, which is stunning also, by the way. As for the barstools, I think you’re right that navy would be the more classic and subdued choice, however keep in mind that fabric doesn’t have to be expensive, the yellow might be fun for a while, and reupholstery seat projects like that are quick and easy to do. Can’t wait to see what you decide!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Excellent points. I am having such a hard time deciding!

  8. Shavonda@SGStyle says

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    GREAT choice Jen!!! I love the bit of color it brings to your space. Its so pretty:)

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Shavonda! I just love the colors :)

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Meet Jen

I'm a design and DIY lover, decorator, modern home-maker, foodie, fashion enthusiast, and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to home improvement. I'm slowly but surely adding classic-contemporary style to my early 90's colonial home one inch at a time and I'm taking you along for the ride.

It's often messy - there are usually project remnants and toys strewn about - but the making of a home isn't always tidy work and I love showing you how you can make and style and organize your way to a home and a life you love!

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