I got the 8' circle. It immediately settled flat to my tile kitchen floor and did not have a strong odor, more like a subtle hay/barn smell that we actually liked and went away after a few days. We put a rectangle table that seats 6 on top and all chairs fit perfectly within the boundaries of the rug with room to spare. We bought this to replace an old woven rug that was custom made for $300+...this rug is the exact same high quality as our old one and for $100something you cannot beat it.