I purchased this rug as a runner for my hallway.  It looks very elegant and the color is beautiful.

I noticed that if you look at the rug from one end, it looks darker (a rich blue) than if you look at it from the other (a faded blue).  You can also notice the drag marks left by feet more from one angle than you can from the other.  This may sound ridiculous and may be more apparent because I purchased the 14' runner, but it is just an observation and not a critique on the rug itself.

The only con I have with the rug is that it is not as thick as I would have liked.  It is actually on the extremely thin side.  If you are putting it on wood floors, you will definitely need some padding, that is, if you are looking for comfort under your feet.