A carpeted kitchen won't work for the same reason a carpeted bathroom won't work. Kitchens are high-traffic areas that are prone to spills, moisture, and dirt. When food or liquid falls onto your carpet, it creates the perfect environment for mold, bacteria, and odors to grow. Additionally, a carpeted kitchen is a hopelessly outdated design choice. More and more people are ditching carpet flooring and replacing it with stylish, durable flooring in every room of their home. That's why Joanna Gaines' pre-renovation footage only features a carpeted kitchen. Hardwood floors, on the other hand, are a Chip and Joanna staple. It is noticeable in their Texas farmhouse and can be seen in most of their projects. They also love restoring antique and vintage tile and original hardwood floors.
But Gaines isn't opposed to, and even recommends, adding a cozy carpet in the kitchen to add warmth and character. According to her blog, durability and the right color are key when placing a rug in a kitchen or other high-traffic room. “You'll want to choose a rug with a pile height of less than 1 inch for her quarters and a very smooth surface that won't snag or pull,” she says. “It's also best to avoid rugs that are primarily light in color in high-traffic areas.” Rugs can add style, texture, and depth to a room, but for Gaines, rugs can add space must be adapted to the practical needs of the area, and ease of cleaning is a must in crowded areas.
