I bought this rug to go with my gray couches. I love the color, and the white pops out beautifully. I love the pattern, and it definitely makes my living room feel more complete. The rug is heavy, and I currently have anything underneath the rug, and it doesn't move very much. I will probably get one though just to have that peace of mind. The rug definitely shed, and I haven't vacuum it yet but that seems to not be an issue after reading all the reviews on here.