This wonderful little area rug is just beautiful. It looks exactly like the photo. I had purchased a separate slip-proof rug pad to put under it but I'm not going to use it under this rug. If it's going to be used in a open walkway like an entrance or hallway then yes, you'll need a non-slip rug pad. But if you're going to be using it under a coffee table, it doesn't need it. The blue in the rug appears more of a dark green than a dark blue. I have dark wood floors, dark cheery coffee tables and two lamps with new dark red shades and the room looks stunning with the addition of this rug. After just a short while of unrolling it, the edges lay down nice and flat, so no tripping hazard. I'm extremely pleased with this purchase and highly recommend this colorful piece. If you're wondering about the color, it's a lush rust/red, not a cherry red.