I love this rug!  I was afraid it would be too "ivory" with my light gray and white living room, but I think it looks great!  Blue is my accent color but I love the splash of color it adds.  It is soft enough for us, but a pad underneath wouldn't hurt.  It took about a week for it to lay flat, which I expected.  The picture is just a day or two after I put the rug down.  I am writing this review a few weeks after, and the rug has laid down completely flat.  Overall very happy with this purchase.  Great rug for the price!