This is a high quality rug and the colors and patterns are simply gorgeous, true to the pictures on the website. Not too busy but also mot boring. More ivory toned than beige I would say with soft sage green and deep yellow gold accents. It immediately laid out nice and flat and the short dense pile feels soft and sturdy under my feet. There was a faint smell, but after 30 minutes ventilation with the windows open, it was completely gone. I immediately vacuumed it and there was little to no shedding at all, just a tiny bit of fuzz. It looks great on our dark wood floor and combines beautifully with our moss green sofas. This rug really makes me happy every time I see it, it lifts my mood.