I bought this rug for under my black and cherry breakfast set. It provides the classy but comfortable foundation for this area between great room and kitchen. It vacuums very well and the weave has just a bit of shimmer to it as the name suggests. It's far from flashy, however. Very understated yet interesting. I've received many compliments on the "not the run of the mill" braided rug. I'm so happy with my new look and love this rug. Will be getting the matching runner for the kitchen.