I have to return this rug and it is breaking my heart.  I love this rug but I must of measured wrong and it is a little too big for my area and there is no switching it around or doing anything about it. However, I do recommend the rug to everyone.  It is just like it looks in the pictures, contemporary, and smartly styled.  The texture is soft and it is a real winner but, alas, I still can't keep it.