As a previous person stated in her review this rug does need a pad. I have the 8' runner in my foyer and it is so elegant and adds the wow factor I was looking for. Silver, champagne, oyster......always different depending on which direction you look at it and how the light is hitting it. I have the Selena Bench from Josh and Main on one side and the Florentine Console from Wayfair on the other. Everyone that visits is blown away!