I love this rug! For starters, it is easy to clean -just vacuum or wipe with a damp cloth- which is REALLY crucial in a house full of pets. It is also the perfect combination of visually interesting and yet not so dominant that it can't be used with other patterns. The only negative is that mine is ever-so-slightly imperfect in terms of each edge being perfectly straight, but it doesn't stand out much- I only notice because of the lines in my wood floor not lining up exactly both ways. The positives outweigh the negatives, though- all in all, I'm very happy with it.