Collection: Kitchen

The kitchen is where a runner really proves its worth. Kitchen runner rugs follow the length of a bench or galley, giving you something soft to stand on while you cook and tying the busiest room in the house together.

The runners gathered here are long and low-profile, suited to the way kitchens are used and handwoven from hardwearing natural fibre. Because Zebra Home is Melbourne-designed and owned, the range is built for real Australian kitchens.

Why a runner suits the kitchen

Kitchens are long, narrow, and hard underfoot, which is exactly the shape a runner is made for. Running a rug the length of the bench gives you cushioning where you stand most, while the low jute weave stays put and does not bunch underfoot. The jute and striped runner rugs for hallways collection includes lengths that work just as well along a kitchen galley.

Materials that cope with a busy room

A kitchen floor sees a lot, so the weave matters. Natural jute is durable and textured, and its flat construction makes it easy to sweep and vacuum around a busy cooking space. It is worth remembering that jute prefers dry areas, so it is best kept away from the sink zone, where splashes are constant.

For kitchens that open onto a deck or alfresco dining area, the recycled plastic indoor-outdoor mats for patios and decks bridge the indoor-outdoor threshold and shrug off the odd spill.

Keeping the look consistent

Open-plan living means the kitchen is rarely seen in isolation. Choosing a runner that echoes the tones of your main floor rug keeps the whole zone feeling intentional. The handwoven jute rugs collection offers larger pieces in a complementary palette for the adjoining living and dining areas.