LOVE this rug.  Bought for our living room with grey furniture and it looks so nice.  It would also look good with beige furniture as the grey in the rug is very neutral and has different shades so it would definitely pick up different colors.  I've received so many compliments. It's in a living room and we sit on the floor often so I use a rug pad with it.  I expected that though since the specifications recommend a rug pad and it measures 0.5" deep.