I got the 9x12 rug for our living room and I love it! Its softer than I expected it to be and I saved so much money on it. Wayfair price was almost $300 less than the price for the same rug elsewhere. The color is true to picture. There is a very earthy smell when you first lay it out and it goes away within a couple of days. The smell is to be expected considering the rug is jute, but the smell is better than some other rugs that have all types of chemicals. Very natural looking and I love the braids. Overall great rug for the price!