this is the perfect rug. It's thin enough to vacuum straight from the hardwood floors without having to adjust, which i didn't realize annoyed me so much until finding this rug. The color is exactly what i was hoping for, as well. It isn't too vibrant or contrasted, and ties everything in the room together without standing out, while simultaneously adding dimension and depth. i originally purchased this rug for the large size and aesthetic elements, but i have to admit that my favorite part may actually be the texture. it's extremely soft, almost like velvet or lambs ear leaves, and luxurious to walk on. And because it's such a thin rug, there's no fiber separation or pile for animal hairs and crumbs to get tangled in. it does have a nonslip backing, but since it is so thin, i may need to add some sort of rug tape under the open corners to keep it secure. not many rugs can handle a giant working dog with the zoomies, so i'm not counting that as a design flaw. overall im extremely happy with this purchase and i can't wait to see how it holds up as time goes on. since it appears to have the design printed onto a single piece (verses individual strands like a traditional rug), i do wonder if it will eventually show obvious signs of wear and color degradation around the higher traffic areas.