I was looking for a round rug for our large entry way and this fits the bill! The pile was just what I wanted so that the entry door could still go over it when opening/closing. It is soft to the touch and the dark design pattern is very subtle against the light ivory base. Downfall is it still has come rippling after a few weeks. I've been putting weighted bins on certain areas to help flatten. Definitely need a rug grip pad for underneath.