This is a great rug.  Nice and thick for a flat weave rug.  I definitely think you'll need a rug pad underneath, always helps with the life of your rug.  I was also worried that the rug would take a while to lay flat since it is a flat woven rug.  I did not have that problem at all.  This rug is neutral but also has some movement, anchoring your floor but not competing with other patterns.