Overall I liked this rug.  It seems to be well made and almost like the pictures.  It is a little more gray and cream than the white colors but I like it.  The rug itself is soft and thick but could easily be vacuumed.  We purchased a rug pad to go underneath so that is also why it is the perfect amount of soft and thick on the wood floors.  After opening the rug, it was completely flat on the edges after 24 hours.  I didn't notice any smells either.