I absolutely love this rug. I do freak out abit when shoes are worn on it because it's so light. (Expected) yet vacuuming was interesting. I have a heavy old Kirby and the wheels get stuck in the "ruts" of the rug. The divergent levels of carpet make it a challenge to get between the levels. Not a big deal just a little time consuming. The carpet dose mat down muting the beautiful lines. I just have to keep the vacuum atop to try to fluff and lift carpet again. The runner has held up nicely need to get a slid grip under it, it wanders. 
The brilliance does dull quickly I think that is just the nature of the beast being such light colors.
Still looks very nice. I do love it. has a Georgia O'Keef feel if you know what I mean.. Hahaha
Cheers,
S~