This is a great, washable rug that has more of a mat feel. It’s very low pile, which I love as a pet owner because it’s very easy to spot clean and claws don’t snag! As others have mentioned, this rug definitely has blushvery pale pink in it, which I really like and one of the reasons I purchased it. The goldish color looks great with wood floors. If you are going to be using this in one of your cozy areas where you regularly are, I’d recommend getting a rug cushion for underneath. There is nothing plush about this rug, but that is also the very same reason it’s machine washable and easy to clean. Didn’t have any weird smell when I opened it and it flattened out fully after about 5 days. I’m happy with my purchase!