When I first saw this rug, I feel in love with it. I especially love the silver look of it. I'm giving a 3 star because the picture was quite how it turned out. This runner was more of a gradient. The lighter portions were not because of a "silver look" but more of a "more gray/less gray" area. The most gray is in the middle and gradual have the shapes with almost white on the ends. I used this piece in a 2nd guest bathroom. I am so curious to know what the ends will look like in a couple of months. Sounds like a job for scotchguarding.