This rug is just beautiful! Lays flat, and fills the room with gorgeous color (colors shown online are true to life). The surface has a nice feel, but you definitely want a rug pad under this to keep it in place and add a little cushion. We're using the 11'x8' rug in an enclosed (3-season) porch at our campground home and it really brightens the space. Very nice quality and I expect it will make us happy for many years.