We bought this rug as a runner for our entryway, and it looks beautiful and works perfectly. The pile is relatively high, which means that the rug is really soft underfoot, but if you're planning on using it near an exterior door, be aware that the door won't be able to swing open over the pile. As other reviewers have commented, the ivory/tan background color is a little darker than I expected, but it doesn't really bother me because the rug still looks great. Also, if you're using this on hard floors and don't place furniture on top of it, you'll need a non-slip rug pad to keep it in place.