It's a nice looking rug.  We wanted something to make our living room seem more comfortable & cozy for this Fall/Winter.  The size didn't quite make wall to wall but close enough.  It's shipped and folded in a large bag, not rolled.  No detectable smell but takes some time to lay flat.  It vacuums nicely.  You can see the black backing through the loops, this is not a plush/quality rug but does the job for now.