Oriental rugs in interesting places

Lately I am yearning for a few oriental rugs. I’d like one for the kitchen, and one for the bathroom. Impractical, you say? I’ve heard they’re actually extremely durable, easy to clean, and completely capable of handling water. I’m looking for one of the really old ones, one that’s pretty thin, even threadbare, with faded colors.

See? So pretty and unexpected:

{House Beautiful via The Inspired Room}

{Elle Decor}

{Style at Home via Little Green Notebook}

{House Beautiful}

{House Beautiful}

{via Little Green Notebook}

{via La Dolce Vita}

Mellisa Rufty via Little Green Notebook

Anyone have any experience with using oriental rugs in unusual places?