Absolutely LOVE this rug! I hadn't purchased anything from Wayfair prior to this and researched rugs endlessly and just like you, read all the reviews. I'm so glad I decided to go for it! Rug looks just like it did in the photos, and has a slight sheen to it. Feels very good under your feet. It's under my dining table which is on carpet so I can't speak for whether or not it would stay put on a wood or tile floor but I've had it for a month now and couldn't be happier!