I only laid the rug out to see if it was what I was looking for and the colors in this rug are absolutely beautiful...it puts the finishing touch on my living room décor indeed. It is not as thick as I would have liked, but it I think it is going to work fine...it may need backing, but that's not a big deal. I was very pleased with it and the small matching indoor mat that I ordered as well. Both look very nice.