I think this rug is very impressive looking. But, I have a couple of issues with it. I have had it almost two months, and no pets or kids in the house. The material where we walk on it the most "pills up" like an old sweater. I have to cut them off. Also, since you can't use the beater bar on the vacuum, it is very hard for the vacuum to pick things up, because they cling to the fibers (material).