This rug is gor-geous! The pink, teal and bits of orange are perfect pops of color to my all white and grey kitchen. I think the silver (grey) background is perfect to prevent being too loud. I imagine cooking splatters will disappear also. Packaged very nicely and a few heavy books on each corner flattened it in no time. Suggest rug grips/tape - it will slip without. Thanks again, Wayfair!