The rug is colorful and I think the pattern will hide any wear n tear created over time. As other reviews state it is low pile so not incredibly plush but it is still soft under my feet. I will be doing a layered rug look for our living room so I purchased the 7x10 and will put a larger neutral rug under it! The only con is the rug has a dark brown edge around it (less than a half inch) instead of the pattern going to the very edge. But like I said I'd buy it again :)