This rug looks fine from afar, but not up close.  It's soft and a true blend of off-white, black and gray, but it's like I laid a blanket on the floor.  There is no structure at all.  It's forever wrinkled and lumpy, and doesn't lay completely flat, especially if the furniture moves, or when vacuuming.  Even with a rug pad it just slides and doesn't work.  This might be ok if you're layering it over carpet, but if you are looking for a rug for your hardwoods, pass on this one.