I bought this rug as a runner to use in front of our kitchen sink and it looks great. Even my picky husband thinks so. Our floors are saltillo tile (earthy orange-red in color) and it makes for a nice contrast. The rug is good quality, soft to the touch and well-made. The nap causes the color to look lighter or darker depending on the angle it's viewed from. I really like the slightly weathered look it has. Even with the rug pad it lays very flat, less than 1/4". It's risky business to order a rug online but we're pleased with this one.