We had been searching for a rug that was going to complement our gray and cream decor scheme. We wanted something that wasn't too busy but not too plain - we are very happy with the design of this rug. In addition, we wanted something that was good quality rather than a thin, stiff rug. This rug is nice and thick which feels great in the living room against our hardwood floors. It definitely adds a lot to our space and we were happy with the price we spent on a good quality rug!