This is the 4th Cat's Paw rug we have purchased for the kitchen area. We live in a 200+ year farmhouse with uneven floors and the carpets stand-up great with the wear they get from the family and two very large dogs. A few of the carpets are almost 4 years old and the new one blends in perfectly. You can hardly tell which ones are the old carpets and which are the new. The brown really is a forgiving color for hiding dirt!