I originally ordered a size too small for my room but I laid it out and made sure I liked it before returning and getting the bigger size. I expected it to be really rough for a guest/kids room but was surprised that it wasn't rough at all! However, when I returned it and got the bigger size- the bigger one was noticeably more rough than the smaller one. It looks great and does not shed like I though it might but the softness of the rug varies. I wish my bigger one was as soft as the first one I had in my home but it is not horrible so I kept it!