Overall, it is great. The red is a muted shade (similar to the red in the close up photos of the rug) and warms up our space. We searched forever for something that was wool and affordable (we needed a very large rug), and are really happy with this purchase. The rug is shedding but not an overwhelming amount. We expect this will die down. The shipping was so fast (less than 5 days) which was a big plus. I ordered a rug pad on Birch Lane instead because it was cheaper.