I got this for my entry way.  I wanted a black background to tie into the black/bronze lamps and fireplace gear.  Looks nice on the wood floor that is a medium stained wood parquet design.  Looks really rich.  The colors in the rug are a rust/cinnamon, blue/grey, beige/ivory and walnlut, and take on other colors according to how the design is accented with the black strokes through it.   My entry and living room are a taupe with an olive grey tone.  The rug adds a bit of drama to the entry.  I have considered getting a big one for the living which has an extended conversation area. I used the opposite color way rug in this collection for my dining room.   I didn't get the rug pad for this one as it wasn't large, but these rugs do need a rug pad, especially the large ones.