We thought this was the rug for our living room, but alas the photo deceived us. We like the pattern and the size. The quality is pretty good - not luxurious. But, it was the the background color that resulted in the rugs return. We thought it would be one color - a nice silvery grey - but its a splotchy grey and white pattern behind the main design. Having this streakiness of grey and white behind the pattern created a busy look that we just couldn't stomach. Unfortunately, the search for a rug continues.