The rug is functional, but not the best quality. The rug is somewhat shiny looking. The overall quality was disappointing however, I’m using it in my powder room now, but may put it away until the cold weather when it will be more functional. The binding around edges makes it look cheap. It’s not worth paying for returns, so I’ll use it until I find something that looks better. Although I buy clothes and shoes online, I’m not sure the pictures really reflect the overall quality of something like a rug. It definitely needs a pad, which I bought because, according to accurate reviews, the rug is thin and slides around on the floor. I’d say cut out the over 30 dollar pad and buy a better rug. The gray color suits my room, but the material itself is not so attractive.