I bought this rug to put in front of our backdoor (inside). We wanted a larger rug as our puppy was tracking in grass, dirt, etc. I really love pattern of the rug, it also has a good weight/thickness and seems very durable. Even though it's indoor/outdoor it looks really nice in our kitchen (tile flooring) and is great for the high traffic area. I probably wouldn't recommend it for a living room unless you're ok with the rougher fabric (definitely not plush and cozy). It's really helped keep the dirt and grass under control and is very easy to  vacuum daily. Added bonus - it doesn't get sucked up into the vacuum like some of our thinner rugs.