This rug is perfect in my living room. I live on a lake and was looking for a lake-themed rug that would be durable. I was worried the material would be rough to walk on, but it’s actually very soft. I’ve had it about a year now and it’s held up well. Occasionally, some of the fibers come free and stick up. This is easily fixed by trimming the strands with scissors. Easy to clean and does not slide on my hard wood floor.