Angela’s periwinkle chalkboard painted door looks fabulous and such an unexpected hue for a kitchen. She suggests using a runner instead of a regular rug as it covers more square footage. That’s a perfect idea for galley kitchens which are typical in rental properties, long and narrow. See more of her cutesy kitch here. 

Even if you don’t have a galley styled kitchen, you can make use of a runner in between the sink and island…

{Images via Boutique LaBoheme, Coastal Living}