This rug is perfect for what I was going for!  I have spent a lot of money on wool rugs for my living room and while they are beautiful, I HATE how they shed.  This rug is just the right color and pattern for my style, but also to hide messes when I don't vacuum when I probably should! I feel that it is a great quality for the price and am very happy with it.  I bought the rug pad to go underneath it and they are working great together, it adds just enough cushion to make the rug more comfortable underfoot but also to sit on.  I have 2 small children and a dog and this rug is in our high-traffic living room, I hate to say that it is probably abused a bit, but it is handling the use very well! As other reviewers mentioned, the silver pattern is not as dark as in the photos, it is much more subtle, but I like it that way.  Give this rug a try, you will not be disappointed!