I LOVE the colors - they are actually even prettier in person. I ordered a runner for in front of my sliding glass doors, a rug for in front of my double front doors, one for my living room and one for my family room. The rugs vacuum easily...and I have three fuzzy cats...and after a couple of days with books around the edges, they lay flat. I only have a mat under one of the rugs, simply because it was there from the one I got rid of. I don't notice the absence of a rug mat under the other three rugs, so the rugs are heavy and thick enough on their own. I have already recommended these rugs to my daughter. She had complained of purchasing rugs that stunk up her house. These did not have a discernable odor. Also, the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend!