This rug is perfect for our basement entry area. It's pretty thin, with a tight weave, so it's a good choice for an entryway and should do well with dirt and wet snow. The colors are bit more muted and the orange color is a true orange. For our room, it works very well, but someone expecting a bit more blue and perhaps a reddish orange would be disappointed. We have books all around the edges to flatten it, but I think that's to be expected after being rolled up for delivery and we're very happy with the pattern and overall look of the rug. Delivery was very fast and the rug arrived in perfect condition.