Perfect for a difficult design challenge! It camouflages coffee stains in a high use area. It keeps bare feet warm on chilly mornings, and complements bold designs in vivid colors. It even accommodates an exterior door. Plus, it has no odor ... something I've dealt with in new rugs. 

Take the leap into colors! Just keep the background simple: I chose Sherwin Williams 'Beige' walls, white trim throughout our small house with parquet flooring. 

Because I have popsicle colors throughout the house, I chose the 'perfect beige' -- it is half warm and half cool, so it accommodates both the lavenders, corals and light yellow-greens.