I was initially reluctant to buy a carpet online. I like to see and feel what I buy. When the carpet came I was very happy with my purchase. The only negative was that the color in the picture seems like it has more gray tones but in person it has alot of blue tones also. The blues are dominant over the gray, but I like it a lot. It is the perfect size to go under my dining room set and I love the oval shape. No tripping on corners. It took about a week for the carpet to lay completely flat, but that is expected when it is shipped rolled up. All in all I love this carpet. A great addition to my home decor.