We're very pleased with this rug.  It looks very different from the photographs – not at all faded and with much brighter colors than we expected. It does have a somewhat "distressed" book around the border, which does convey a somewhat older look. However, even with these differences, we like the rug a lot. It looks good in our living room and also works well with the couch and coffee table just purchased from Wayfair.  It's also very low pile, which is a benefit because I use a wheelchair. Hard to beat for the price.