We love this rug because its colors are crisp and spring-y. We're using it in our living room on top of a 1/2" felt pad - this is a very thin rug so for indoor use, I do recommend a pad. I think what I like best is something I didn't notice in the pictures online - there are several types of stitching that make up each individual row, so in addition to the pattern of the stripes, there is a texture pattern at play, too.