We bought this rug to make our back deck more welcoming.  It’s a wood deck, and the only thing on it is a neutral glass table with 4 chairs and a grill.  The colors in the rug really pop!  My toddler and I have been going out back a lot more often (because it looks better and the rug provides some protection from splinters).  Its beautiful and I’d love to have it for a long time.  I hope it holds up well in the elements!