The pattern and colors are perfect for our master bedroom, and the soft sheen feels good when we walk on the rug. We did purchase Wayfair's premium rug pad for under it, which provides a nice cushion as the rug is not very thick. The rug lays nice and flat, no curling at the edges. We also bought a long runner in the same pattern, and a premium pad for it, and the runner lays flat as well.