This rug is perfect for our living room. We've had this for about 2 months and have been pleased with:

1. Vacuuming without threads coming off
2. Softness (not to be confused with thickness)

This is NOT A $1000 plush rug - if you're looking for one, go buy a $1000 rug versus a $150 one. This is a nicely valued $120 rug which means that yes, the rug will be thinner and will require padding. We are using our old rug as padding currently and it's working perfectly! This is not a cheap looking rug and is a great accent piece.