The reason I didn’t care for this rug was completely my mistake.  I ordered them in two sizes for my French Bistro inspired kitchen, but underestimated how much dirt and dust (crumbs) would show up on a black rug.  The larger one I moved into the mud room, and I’m currently still using the small size in my kitchen.  The smaller one has already begun to come apart (from all the vacuuming).  I’m not sure where else you could use these rugs and not experience the same problem.  Overall, these were just ok.