I recently received this rug and from the minute we put it on the floor, we loved it! My whole family says it's like a foot massage, every time you walk on it. I have never loved walking on a rug so much. That being said, I purchased the runner and it is a little wider than most runners, but it's a good thing. Also, the pile is not very high, which is exactly what we wanted because the laundry closet is in the hallway and the doors needed to open easily, above the rug. It's perfect. The rug does have a distressed look, but it is nice. The background color is a dark ivory, almost gray, but it looks good. I would definitely recommend this rug for the price!