I really love the way the rug looks in the room BUT (as others have reported), the rug will not lay down flat; it has many lumps and bumps. Fortunately, I had ordered two bar stools for that room, and the boxes weigh 38 pounds each. I have had these boxes laying on top of the carpet for the last two days, and it seems that the rug MAY be flattening out somewhat. Not sure how long it is going to take.