Just received the rug today. What a great purchase! I bought the 5x7 rug, which at around $75 is a terrific buy, and use it in the living room of my apartment. The rug has a plush feel and I don't have a pad under it. It's good quality pile and surprisingly thick in this price range. The colors are a bit more subdued than they appear in the stock "studio" photos. If you like the funky modern pattern but are uncertain about the quality, don't be. Some reviewers have complained that the rug doesn't lay flat. That's to be expected once it's unwrapped. Mine was delivered rolled, but still had some creases once it was unfurled. I vacuumed it immediately and it already has started to settle down flat. I'm sure after a week or so of use that it will be fine.

This is a very good buy.