When this rug arrived, it was a bit difficult to get the ends to lay flat after being rolled up for shipping. We kept some books on the ends of it, and it did improve over time. The colors were a bit duller than what the photo made them seem, and I did expect it to have a bit of a softer feel, but in general the rug looked very nice. This would be great for something like a dining room where you want a lower pile rug. We had intended to use it for our living room but did want something softer for that area. We now use this in the guest bedroom and it does a nice job of softening the space.