The rug- out of the box- was very pretty, but after a day of placing it in the living room and very little traffic over it, I knew we would Have To Tread very lightly over it because it was already pilling! Also unless if you vacuum every single day- which I do- do not purchase solid black it shows every piece of dirt. This rug is very thin with no cushion, I really purchased it just to protect my wood floors.