It may sound odd, but I bought this rug, in a round, for my 3  year old granddaughter's bedroom. I wanted something that she can grow into, and yet something that's a bit whimsical. Also I wanted a looped carpet for the bedroom. I prefer the feel and the detail to design.  When she plays on this rug, I know it's comfortable, I have dark wood floors and was concerned about the black background, but the tan boarder really makes it pop. It is a fantastic value for the money.  As usual,Wayfair is my first choice for home furnishings. You cannot beat the price, value or customer service.