This review is 3.5, but I can't give half star ratings. I ordered two runners for my hallways and two larger ones to cover larger areas in my space. The pattern on the runners is subtle, but the pattern on the larger area rugs is large and gaudy (and does a number on my eyes), so I'll need to get other items in the future to help to tone it down. I agree with the reviews that mentioned getting rug pads. I got them for the larger ones and that's helped greatly, and will get them for the runners in the future the next time I have extra money to spend. My rugs came rolled in plastic with cardboard tubes in the middle, and one end of each rug remains in a semi-permanent curl though I've placed heavy objects on them to help to flatten them out. All said, if you're looking for something to cover a hardwood floor it does what it needs to do (which was my main goal), but if you're looking for high quality/fancy decor it's best to spend more money on something else.