When I looked at the pictures of this rug I was a little concerned that it would be too thin to provide good cushion on a hard wood floor, but I took the risk after reading in another review that this rug was surprisingly thick and soft. I'm so glad I did! The colors are just as shown in the pictures, and it looks perfect in the nursery. I put a standard non-slip rug pad under the rug, and it feels thick and soft, on top of looking great! I highly recommend this rug