This rug was just what I was looking for in our newly renovated living room.  The colors are true to the on-line photos.  Delivery was fast - got the rug before the wood floors were installed but I got the installers to put the rug down for me.  The indication was that no pad was needed so I didn't use one.  One minor irritation is the corners are still curling up - will put in a couple heavy books to hopefully flatten them.  Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.