Our newer house has a lot of grey paint, grey tile and white cabinets. I love the fresh look, but it needed color. This rug does just that in our breakfast room. The colors are fresh and bright, but not overpowering. We got the 8'x8' for under our breakfast table and the fit is perfect too. The rug is easy to vacuum and hides a few crumbs well if you can't get to them right away.