Finding a nice soft rug that is also pet and kid friendly is not always easy.  I bought this after reading all the other review and agree - this is a great rug for the price.  It lays flat and the faded beige design is easy to look at and live with unlike alot of other indoor / outdoor rugs.  I like that it is made out of viscose - easy to clean and no worries about spills.   Thanks to all the reviewers whose feedback helped me decide - they are right.  It's really great.