I ordered the 8 x 10 for my apt living room which is hardwood floors. This area rug was the best choice I could have made. The colors are beautifully subdues but definitely there. Thereby making accent pillows, throws etc easy to change a room depending on the colors you want to pull out from the area rug. The pile is soft and the quality is great-I have had no strings pulling no shedding and no chemical smells as some have said. I was so happy that they rolled the carpet the right way for transport as I have had no problems with rolling ends or wrinkles in the carpet. I can't wait to receive the step up carpet padding with felt topper so it adds even more comfort! If you're looking at this and contemplating this rug...All I can say is that I am very happy with the colors, quality and shipment. This is going to be a purchase that lasts with light vacuuming. I used the vacuum with the brush on for the first vacuum after unrolling and it just lifted the pile so pretty without getting a canister of shedding carpet which impressed me. A great price for a quality, beautiful area rug. Please note that it actually is not 8 x 10 but 7'7" x 10' if that matters to you. Highly recommend A+++++!!!