Rug looks exactly as pictured. I didn't like the design as much when I put it in my living room.  The colors were vibrant, but the black seemed to overwhelm the other colors and didn't really blend in with my decor.  It's also somewhat thin, and that makes it look cheap.   Didn’t want to deal with shipping it back so kept it and have it in storage now.  Will probably donate it or sell it to someone eventually.