Needed some 13' runners for hallways.  These looked like nice rugs for a great price.  The color is more of an off white, definitely not taupe, as shown in photo unless they sent me the wrong color.  I kept them anyway because at the price I paid, I can use them somewhere.  I have had several weeks now and they still aren't laying totally flat.  There are some humps here and there but hopefully they will lay flat eventually.  These are great rugs when you don't want to spend a lot but need a  nice look.  They are more like a carpet type rug but they are soft and cushy to walk on.  I am happy with my purchase just beware that the color is not as shown.