We purchased this rug for our dining room.  Floors are slate and it was very difficult to pull chairs in and out.  We had already purchased the 8' round for our sitting area and loved it, so we took a chance ordering the 9'x12'.  The rug relaxed almost immediately...just one corner took about 24 hours to completely lay flat.  Colors are true to the photos on the website.  The feel on the feet is wonderful--very cushy.