This rug is a beautiful addition to any room. It's been in both our living room and bedroom and it always gets comments. Be prepared, however, for lots of little balls of thread throughout the house. Best to buy a rug rake so you can give it some wear quickly, and you'll want to vacuum it often. After about 2 years, ours finally doesn't shed all that much, though it's in a lower traffic area than we originally had it. All-in-all, however, my favorite rug in our house.