I love this rug because it's very affordable, but at the same time it also gives the room a great modern look. You can pair this kind of black and white pattern with almost anything reasonably contemporary, and it goes especially well with ultra-bright colors. If you're a bit timid about using color, some bright throw pillows work well with this to make a room seem much brighter than it is (at minimal risk).

The big trade-off is that to get a rug this nice-looking for this price, you're going to have to compromise a little bit on quality. At just .35" pile height, you're not going to get that ultra-luxurious feeling you get with a thicker, more plush rug. On other hand, you can always add a rug pad. It's an easy thing to add on later if you can't afford it now. This is also a great rug for a college student, new grad, or young family.

Pros: affordable