I purchased two of these rugs, not wanting to take a chance on a second one being out of stock if I liked the first one. I purchased a new (to me) house with a large screened-in patio which has a brick floor. Since I am not crazy about brick, I wanted to soften the look, and picked this style to coordinate with my outdoor furnishings. The colors look more soft and faded than the photos, which works perfectly in the greater scheme of things. Nice and soft, too, and an instant favorite of my kitties (lol).