Rug is exactly as pictured. Due to descriptions, however, I thought it would have a few more blues or turquoise tones, but does not. Its warm golden tones still work for my living room, but I would love to know if I could use any permanent fabric dyes to enhance a few colors and add some blues. Rug seems arty enough to allow some creative license if I knew how to do it. The only thing I wish I had researched is its pet proof quality. Unfortunately, my cats can easily pull out fabric from the rug, so I have to keep a water bottle handy to discipline them. They are about to learn not to scratch the rug.