This rug is GORGEOUS! I cant say enough good things about it. The color is beautiful. Its super soft. It looks just like it does in the photos. It didnt take long to flatten out after shipping and isnt folded up on the edge like some other rugs are after being shipped.  I have it on top of carpet, so I cant really speak to how padded it is.  If youre on the fence, buy it. You wont regret it. The one piece of advice I would give is to measure your space so youre positive on the size you want. I got out a measuring tape but wasnt very precise, and if I had to do it all over again I probably wouldve gone one size larger.