This runner might be lovely in another home but in our entryway, it seemed faded and had a washed-out appearance.  In addition to that, it is rather lightweight and probably would not be as durable as the rug it was replacing.  The rug has fringes...I am not a fringe person.  This was an oversight on my part.  I will not be using it for the entryway as planned but possibly in the master bath.  I did consider returning it but a rug is a bit more challenging as far as shipping goes.  (It arrived tightly wrapped in shrink wrap...I don't have that type of shipping material).  I can live with my oversight.