This is my second round rug from the Bungalow Rose collection (the first was the Lonerock Gray/Teal 5'5"), and I am completely happy with this purchase. My first rug turned out to be too small and a little too dark, and now is comfortably located in my entryway. The larger and lighter blue round rug 8'4" in my living ties my room together and allows my rather too large coffee table on casters to roll easily about the room. The carpet stands up to my cats so far, too. The colors in this Lonerock Blue/Yellow Area rug are nice, and the touch of gold/yellow sparkles through the blue. The rug feels good on the feet and the trim around the round rug keeps the rug hugging the floor nicely. No need for a rug pad, in my opinion, unless you want a little more cushion feel, which I think is uneeded as the rug is the perfect height for fitting under doors. I am so happy with Bungalow Rose collection that I have finally ordered one for my bedroom, too.