This rug was delivered on the exact day it was said to arrive. Of course it's rolled up tight but didn't take but a few days, with some coaxing, to flatten out. I gave this rug 4 stars because it does not measure a full 7 feet. It is also not a perfect square when I measured it but it looks it to the eye. The pile is very short/low so don't expect anything close to a shag. I have used this rug in my family room and it is currently in my dining room. Soon I'll move it to my living room to stage my home for sale. In my new home, I'll put it in my study. So you can see it is very versatile. You do need to watch dirty shoes as you would need to with any light colored flooring. Because of the low pile, it is easy to vacuum and looks great. I am pleased with this purchase and hope you will be too.