I bought the round run for my kitchen nook.  It is fabulous.  It highlights the colors in my kitchen very well.  It pulls from the grey in my walls and the cream from my countertops.  You do have to be careful with it in high traffic areas as it is light and can stain easliy or show dirt.  But I don't care, I wanted a light rug to brighten up my space, and it did just that.  Also, its thick enough to feel comfortable under your feet without a pad, but thin enough that you dont have to lift chairs very high to get over the edge.