I originally bought one of the Safavieh Courtyard runners as a kitchen rug. It worked very well and was resistant to stains. I liked it so much that I bought two of these for our new bathroom. Although they aren't that soft on the feet, they handle the moisture very well and they are sturdy. I also like the fact that they are 7" longer than the typical 2x3' accent rug. FYI, if you are looking for something softer, try the Safavieh veranda collection. I used one of those in my former bathroom and it was soft on the feet and very beautiful. Also note that the off white part is actually a dark khaki/tan.