This carpet is subtle and  attractive.  I wanted one that would go with everything else in the room but did not want all one color.  The dining room area has sliding doors opening to the garden.  The carpet lays in front of the doors.  It protects the light carpeting and should be easy to keep clean. It does not clash with any thing else and lends a quiet elegance to the room.  The background is a bit darker than the picture but does not matter to me.  We just received it so I don't know how well it will hold up.  If it is made as good as everything else I have purchased from Wayfair, I will be happy.  It looks more expensive then what I paid for it.  Margaret