Love this rug. I paired it with the Meggie Loveseat in the dark gray colour, which is midcentury modern in style. They pair well together. I have this in my family room so not a kids room, but it works great. The rug is plush, and I did put a rug pad underneath even though it probably doesn't need it. Colours are true - the lines (off-white colour) are raised. The rug does shed, but it's wool so I expected that. I'm very pleased with this rug - both materials and pile - and think it was worth the money. It was heavy enough that it flattened right out when I placed it.