Rug just arrived. Must say it looks nicer than the price suggests. You definitely need a rug pad but the rug itself is a very unique design and the colors are great. Muted and washed looking in some areas and more pronounced in others. I think this technique will hide any dirt or food marks well! We were very hesitant to buy because of the low price but are pleasantly surprised by how great the rug actually looks! Also, very soft!