The rug is just lovely. The light colored swirls are actually raised from the beige base color which gives it a nice dimension. It's comfortable to walk on and cleans easily... (I spilled red wine on it but immediately dabbed it out with a damp paper towel - you would never know it happened.) The only complaint I have is there seems to be a few spots where the fabric is unraveling.. So perhaps this isn't the best option for a high-traffic area.