The positives are that the rug feels almost like soft velvet under foot and for the size/price is good quality. The negative - it is lighter than pictured, especially in a very light room, which almost made me return it as I unpackaged in front of bifold door. The pattern was not as clear as the picture online as the contrast was not there. However when I moved it further into the room where there is less daylight the pattern stood out more and the grey became slightly darker. Still not exactly what I wanted but liked it enough to keep.