This rug is a great color and laid flat once unrolled from shipment.  Also, I was worried about a synthetic smell since this is a non-wool rug, but it is odorless or very close to it (I'm pretty sensitive to those kind of stinks). All in all, I'm very excited with this purchase...it looks great in my house, was shipping promptly and effectively, so...buy one if you are so inclined.  I'm considering another color for other rooms in my house.