The kitchen mat was exactly what we needed –– low profile and non–skid. They are not a tripping hazard for the old people in our home who trip over their own feet and stumble with minor height differences ( one of them fell when stepping off a cushioned mat). Because of the design, you can’t easily see spills or spots which is great because spills happen too often in this house. The swirls are actually more of a khakibeige color than grey. I would have preferred grey, but it still works.