the rug is really pretty. the pictures online, including those posted by customers helped my decision to purchase it. I have a very long hall from the outdoors, so it fits perfectly. I wanted a short height, so by turning it over at first & weighing it down, and some extra curling under once I put it in place, it stayed flat and under the opening door. whew! it would need a rubber rug pad to hold into place, but where I have it there is no need for one, as it can't move. I would recommend this for a high traffic area.