The movers just kept saying "It's so white!"  On the plus side it is plush and beautiful.  On the minus side you feel like you have to kick off your shoes for fear of getting it dirty.  It's in our bedroom in front of the fireplace so it works well for slippers or no shoes.  The dogs however, had to be kicked out and now have to sleep outside the bedroom door.  One time with our Rottweiler laying on the carpet made it look dirty.  Over all we are really happy with it.