This rug does look great and it is definitely a more affordable alternative to a real wool beni ourain rug. However, I regret purchasing it for my toddler's bedroom. First of all it is a synthetic rug, which initially seemed like a good idea since it wouldn't shed and in theory might be easier to clean. After doing more research though I realized that the "new carpet" smell (which went on for a month) can really be quite harmful. I stuck it out though and it now only faintly smells, however after only a month of use it is already much grayer and compressed in the areas where it gets walked on the most. We don't wear shoes in the house and I vacuum often - it simply does not wear well. This rug might work well in a guest bedroom that's rarely used, but for everyday use I really recommend splurging on a rug of higher quality (I wish I did!).