I have a very eclectic house, with odd pieces obtained from various places, some antique, some funky art pieces and some traditional ordinary pieces.  It's what I like, nothing goes together traditionally, but it all goes together aesthetically.... at least I believe it does!  I love runners like this one because they can dress up what used to be a plain piece of furniture and make it more special and dare I say romantic?  It's melding what would be considered Victorian with my new age eclectic haven and retreat from the cares of the world (as any house should be).  I put this runner on top of a cute little wheeled table (also obtained from Wayfair).  I like to curl up on the big comfy chair that it sits against and when I sit sideways to play Sudoko or read I'm able to put my coffee or tea on the table behind me and know it's safe if I forget to put the lily pad coasters under them.  It's just perfect and exactly what I needed for that table.