I kept looking at traditional rugs and couldn’t find the vibe I was looking for - cosy, a bit rugged and rustic. My designer suggested this braided rug and I really was worried I would find it too patterned and that it wouldn’t go with our furniture, but turns out I love them (one 7 x 9, one 4 x 6). It’s 100% polypropylene so it isn’t super soft, but it isn’t rough either, and should be pretty durable. The blue ties in well with the kitchen cabinets, the browns with the floor, and the beiges should help disguise golden retriever fur!