This rug actually makes my space look and feel bigger. It’s brighter than the previous rug I had, but it doesn’t seem too lightly colored where it will stain or show dirt easily. The leavesfeathers are raised from the blue background so it’s more dimensional than the average rug. It’s indooroutdoor, but doesn’t look out of place inside which I was worried about. I have a cat and dog at home and their claws aren’t getting caught in this rug.