I don't like a lot of bright colors in my house, but I do like color. This distressed runner is absolutely perfect for an area in my living room to brighten it up just a little. This rug does come wrapped in plastic and when you first take it out, you may detect an odor that is just the from the dye. Let it sit out in the sun for a bit, and it goes away. You also may need to set something heavy on the corners to get it to lay flat. The workmanship on this rug is great, no loose threads or corners that are coming apart. I put a sticky runner underneath so it doesn't slip or slide.