I am in love with this rug. I was hesitant to purchase a rug online but thank goodness I did. This rug is stunning. Sometimes I just stop and look at it in awe. It's super soft and high quality. Most importantly, it was uber affordable. I cant wait to finish decorating my living room. Please excuse the cover over my couch, my cats love the softness of the velvet. I also need some weight to hold the corners down. So excuse the books as well.