I used my rug in my dining room area and it lifted the area: love it! I love the color combo; it adds brightness to my dining room. It was placed on wooden flooring, and also super easy to clean. A vacuum is not necessarily needed; a simple broom can also work on the rug. On the flip side, this gold area rug is very thin. However, this rug does not feel rough when walked on, and I like that it remains in its current position and does not move around.