Normally I would hesitate to order a rug online, but after seeing a friends rug in a different pattern from J&M decided to go for it.  I'm happy I did.  Very impressed with the high quality.  I was looking for something with teal to coordinate with existing window treatments, & the blue in this is closer to a teal than a blue.  Rug is plush and comfortable to walk on.  No pad needed; in fact I believe pads would have made it too high.  Unfortunately ordered too small a size for the corresponding dining room rug but will use smaller rug elsewhere once I replace with the larger version.  Very satisfied.  Will definitely order future rugs and other items from this company.