This rug is too good to be true. It looks nothing like the post - it is way better. Thanks to other reviews posted with photos I knew what to expect.  I was inspired by a pinterest blog post (http://annabode.com/design-updates-in-the-living-room) couldn't believe the price for the size of the rug (I got the larger 7x11). It is very thin, but feels silky soft to the touch and with all the furniture I have on it I did not need a rug pad but likely you would need one. There are so many colors to tie in, from a pretty salmon/coral to dark blues to lights. I have gotten so many compliments already!