I really like the area rug. We also purchased the 16 foot runner. We have had it a few days now, finding it difficult to lay flat. I don't want to tack it into the wood floors. Hoping patience being a virtue will apply to this. We have tried adding weight and rerolling it in the opposite direction. The area rug took two days to lay flat. Other than that issue this carpet feels like velvet and looks true to the picture