Like this runner.  Works perfectly in my foyer.  Does need a rug pad.  Did have synthetic smell that went away after a while.  Bought matching larger rug for under couch and had to return due to petroleum/synthetic odor (it actually took my breath away!).  Also, with the larger size rug, the pattern expanded as well, which I did not like.  I like the petite design of the runner better.  Be careful if you are ordering larger sizes and make sure you can see a sample. . . .

Pros: color, design
Cons: odor, expanding design with larger rug size