Just received this rug today. It is absolutely perfect especially since our wall color is in the same color family as the grey in the rug. The rug is rolled tightly so when you unravel it, it is a good idea to place a heavy (and flat) item on the corners to help it loosen/lay flat. The rug (without rug pad underneath) is  still very comfy. Cannot wait til it relaxes and is smooth so we can put our furniture back in place.