I absolutely love this rug. The pile is perfect for dining room chairs to slide over it easily. The gold color is rich and beautiful. The gray is the perfect shade - not to dark and not to light. As other reviewers have said, the gray is not a solid color. Rather it is a light gray background with speckles of dark gray throughout. However, I see this as a plus. For one, I think the mottled pattern is more interesting than a solid color. It gives the rug a beautiful texture that warms up the room. It also is great at disguising any minor spots that may happen, which is a plus for a dining room rug. All in all, I am thrilled with this purchase.