I bought this for the living room to match the color scheme of a whimsical rug we have in the dining room. This is more subtle and works well to separate the spaces in our open floor plan. It seems like the beige background is somewhat more pronounced than what is pictured online. The pattern is raised only slightly, so it's comfortable to sit on and easy to slide the coffee table. It is thinner than I expected and may take some time to flatten out.