This rug is an amazing value for the price! I have paid more for thinner, less impressive rugs. No, it's not high pile, but it is pretty soft on the feet and very full and has a nice fluffy appearance after vacuuming. The pattern looks best from far away, but it's not bad up close either. It's a nice modern design, and really brings my living area together without overpowering the room. The rug came well packaged, and after setting some heavy items on the edges, it lay flat within a day. I couldn't be happier with this rug--for the price, you can't go wrong!