All my concerns about the "blues" in this area rug went away the minute we rolled it out. It is a perfect compliment for our bedroom. Parts of the rug have very dark blues running through it and some may see that as an issue. If there is too much blue in a particular, consider rotating the rug so that "too much blue" is in an inconspicuous location. We were not able to install the rug for a couple weeks and it was tightly bound up during that time. I was thinking....this rug will Never lie flat. After one day, it has only one small crease in it which will no doubt disappear. I have no padding under it and it seems to stay in place. The fabric is so comfortable to walk on. Nice change from stepping out of bed on wood flooring! The room now "pops" with some gorgeous color, and resolves the noise factor. Another success story Wayfair! I couldn't have done better with a decorator. Many thanks!