It's a REALLY cool rug. Total statement piece. It's completely nontraditional, very modern and abstract. I bought it for a very sleek room, clean lines, nothing busy. I feel like if you paired it with anything other than a VERY basic pattern, it would be too much. The rug stands on it's own and will be the first thing your eye goes to in a room. As long as it doesn't compete with, let's say, a fancy couch or bed spread, it will be jaw dropping.