We bought this rug after searching for hours for a 9' round neutral color rug for our deck that wasn't over $500. Even though this rug isn't quite 9', it is well made and is even prettier in person. We have a 5' round table and 6 chairs sitting on it and it is just the right size.  The color looks really beautiful on our deck, but just so you know, it is not a true black, but more of a brownish-black.