My kids and husband really wanted a soft shaggy rug for our new family room.  I prefer a more flat lay rug, but I could see their point in wanting something very soft to walk on.  This is surprisingly stylish thanks to the tassels and the color variations within the blue add a great dimension.  I have been really surprised how much I liked this rug, even though it is not my normal preference of style.  All around, very happy with it.