I bought this rug to create a reading nook right in front of a bookcase in our living room. I had read the reviews that said the weave was larger than it appeared, and that the color was darker than it appeared in the photos. This is perfect for me. I wanted a rug that doesn't show dirt (so darker is better) and that is soft underfoot. Success! The rug fits perfectly in the space we have for it, my daughter loves it, and it blends in nicely with the other decor of the room. A definite win! It's easy to vaccuum as well. Some new wool rugs leave their fibers everywhere at first (including on your pants if you sit down on them), and this one doesn't seem to.