Striking, modern look which fit our new house remodel perfectly.  This is a fairly thin rug (approximately 5/16" from backing to top of pile) so a pad might be desirable if you want some cushioning. I was a little worried that I would have trouble getting this rug to lay flat and not offer a tripping hazard at the corners.  After about a day with it laying face down, the curls from packing were gone and it is fine!  As the photo shows, it is at our front door and its thinness allows the door to open and close with no problem at all.