This rug is everything I was hoping for. I LOVE that the gold has a satiny glimmer to it, and there is even the tiniest bit of silver glimmer speckled throughout. I also love that there is a hi-lo element to it (the dark gray recedes). I feel like it will hide blemishes (my boys are a lil messy) over time with its color variations, and has enough warmth in the coloring to tie in wood tones. I 100 recommend this rug. It is however not very cushy, so im going to get a rug pad for it, but that is easily forgiven because its just that perfect. I bought the 8x10ish size for my 15x15 living room, and its perfect for that too. Doesnt hide too much of my newly refinished wood floors, but covers enough to keep the room plush and cozy. You nailed it.