Love the pop of color in what was a very neutral colored room.  A tangerine orange color with cream and a slightly darker grey color. When it first arrived, I unrolled it, rolled it back up in the opposite direction, and waited a day to lay it down hoping to eliminate any creases and corners pulling up.  It layed down nicely.  I didn't need a rug pad since it is not a high traffic area and weight of furniture keeps it stationary.  Carpet is soft under my feet but if you want a cushion feeling I'd recommend a carpet pad. Very happy with my purchase.  This size was the 8' x 11'4"