You definitely want to use a pad under this rug if you want to be comfortable sitting or laying on this rug. It stretches easily, which has me a little concerned. I usually like a more substantial rug that doesn't move or "scrunch up" when you move the furniture. It is pretty, but I wanted more beige and this has a lot of grey. My 26 yr old daughter loves it, so I'm going with her on this. we will see how this goes. I'll try to report a month from now or so...