I love my new rug, I had shopped for a while and almost changed my mind on this rug...however when it came and I put it in my living room I was very glad that I didn't change my mind!!!  It looks beautiful and I am very pleased!  I did not need a pad on my hardwood the rug is barely under the sofa and love seat and are held down very nicely.  No trouble getting edges down at all and the color is perfect just like the picture shows.  My sofas are taupe and the rug looks great , however I really think it could be used with just about anything because it is so neutral and the pattern doesn't fight with my other pieces !  I love wayfair and will be adding more things to my cart soon!!!