The rug is very pretty and looks good under my breakfast table. I thought the shag would be an issue but it's not too much to pick up spilled food. The price was phenomenal for a square rug (I had originally wanted the round - same phenomenal price! - but it was out of stock). I have my chairs resting on the edges so they don't stand up. I'm sure it will lay flat soon enough. I would definitely recommend this.