The rug is nice - just the right of plushness, and the navy is really pretty. However, the fake "fading" (which is really just patches of grey) stands out much more in person, and doesn't look like the rug has naturally faded over time -- it just looks like intentional grey streaks. I put it in a bedroom, so I don't expect anyone will spend much time looking at it other than me, which is fine. Probably wouldn't choose it for a main area like a dining or living room, though.