I intended to use this rug in my laundry room. While it does fit perfectly in front of the washer and dryer, it hides so much of my pretty new floor that I've decided to use a regular runner there instead. It dawned on me that this would make a great oversized entry rug. I have a small foyer that opens directly into the living room, so this rug helps to delineate the space. The rug is attractive and I'm able to vacuum it with the beater bar disengaged. I knocked off a star because it is not very soft underfoot, which is fine in my case but would bug me if being used in a family room or bedroom. This rug is certainly a better buy than similar-looking ones being offered in high-end catalogs, and it will stand up to wet shoes. All in all, I recommend this stylish rug!