I went in to purchasing this rug having read the reviews of it being pixelated- and I will say those reviews are true. Despite the pixelation that you can see when close up, usually I dont look at my rug that closely. Overall this rug gives me the look I am going for in my living room without breaking the bank! The rug has a good thickness to it, but a mat underneath might be helpful to prevent it from slipping around. 1010 would buy again!