I was looking for a smaller area rug for under a small dining room table. I wanted the colors to be muted since there was so many other things in the room that I wanted to pop. I did not want the first thing that people noticed to be the rug. This rug is perfect. I actually ordered three --one for in front of the entry door, one for under the dining table, and a 3rd for under a small seating group. The rugs break up the spaces without being overwhelming.  Excellent purchase!