This rug is absolutely beautiful! I love it. After having this rug in my living room for a year now I do need to say that I highly recommend getting the 5-year protection plan. After one year I have pieces that have come unwoven and the pile has definitely been smooshed to half the size. In the areas that are walked on more than then rest there is significantly more wear and tear, as I would expect but I wish I had purchased the extended warrenty. Even with that being said I still bought the exact same rug for the hallway. It truly is a beautiful rug but I made sure I bought the 5 year plan this time around.