The pattern on this rug creates a TERRIBLE, dizzying, optical illusion. You literally cannot be in the room with the rug it is so awful. This is not at all apparent from the pictures online and it's pricy to return the rug, and unfortunately I had bought multiple for multiple areas of my open apartment. I rarely review products that I buy online but hopefully I can save someone from making the same mistake purchasing this horrible rug. Completely agree with Emily S. previous review that I wish I had seen before buying this rug.