Totally in love with this rug!  Yes, it is very thin and needs a rug pad, otherwise, this is stunning in every way.  The quality, softer on the feet than expected, durable if you have pets which is a huge thing in our house.  I have this rug in our dining room, a high traffic area, the dogs come in from outside and lay on the rug, it hasn't shown any dirt, staining or pet hair.  I've gone through three area rugs in this room and this is the first that looks chic, is durable and easily cleaned.  Planning on buying another one, highly recommend to anyone with kids and pets that want something that looks modern without being too much.  It can look dizzy when you're staring up close, from a normal distance it shows fine.