I've had this in my formal dining room for about two weeks and love it! I was really worried it would be too thin, but it is just the right thickness. It took only about a day to lay flat, and it is very comfy to walk across. It's fairly versatile - not too old world or country or modern looking.  Our dining room has hardwood floors and we have a big wooden extension table. This really brightens it up. There are several shades of blue within the rug, so you could pull out the turquoise or the navy to work in accent pieces.