This rug is a fabulous addition to my living room!  The colors are vibrant and rich but not too overstated, and the colors change intensity depending on the light in the room.  When I leave the living room curtains open, the bright sunlight makes the colors in the rug shine!  The rug is thick and soft enough to not need a pad underneath, however a little extra squishiness couldn't hurt it either.  So far the rug has proven easy to clean - vacuuming is a breeze, and I've only had to spot clean other little areas so far.  When I initially received the rug, it had large creases in it from being rolled improperly during shipment - but after a month of the rug being laid out and walked on in the living room, the creases disappeared with no extra effort on my part. LOVE this rug and would recommend to all!