We had this beautiful rug for less than a year in a high traffic area (mid-kitchen). It was the most expensive kitchen rug I have ever purchased, and it looked striking at first. Unfortunately each black section pilled and attached itself to the white diamonds making the whole thing look dirty. It could not be cleaned with vacuuming, so I had to sit on the floor and pick each piece of black off the white sections. there were also a few stains that did not clean up well. I would recommend this rug for an accent in a low traffic area.