Indoor/outdoor just means it's durable for outdoors (often polypropylene) but perfectly fine for indoors. You won't know the texture until you have it in hand, but lots made from poly are soft to the touch. Many people on this site have used them in their homes. Here's your rug:

it means that the material is such it can be easily washed with water..like, even with a hose or something

the feel/look close up might depend on a maker i guess. As with almost anything.

I did purchase indoors/outdoors rug..from Ballards I think?..that looks pretty nice, and feels pretty nice. Not especially soft but not plastic-y either.

I didn't start using it yet lol-because I like my floor's color..was supposed to go in the kitchen to protect the floor. But I'm not getting rid of it either. Will come handy.

If you like it-I don't know what size you're looking for? Since mine is 3 by 5 I think, and if I'd have to return it would be less hassle, than in a case of a big rug.

Now, for a bedroom one might want a softer rug-or not.

You can try to order it in smallest size possible then decide whether you like the texture etc.

If yes-order a pad for it..they're on a thinner side, you don't want your rug moving around too much in your bedroom. Also will give thicker feel.

I have one and it looks pretty but it's already buckling a bit in one area. I don't think the quality is quite there but that may depend on the individual brand or rug.

Thank you all for your comments! I might just order the smallest size, see how I like it to the touch. My husband isn't on board with this rug. He says it looks like a home office rug, LOL. We will see! THANK YOU ALL!

I actually quite like the rug. I think it would look great indoors or outdoors, and yes, the material is the only thing that makes it an outdoor rug. Outdoor rugs tend to be thinner, more durable, and able to withstand weather/cleaning.

I think the rug looks pretty good too! Thank you, Rugknots.

I like the design too. It's not home officey! Well, it would be nice in a home office but home offices nowadays tend to look nice.

I'd worry about the texture. Getting a small one to check it out is a good idea.

THANKS!