We needed a new rug for under our dining room table (hardwood floor) but because this shares space with living room we needed to be careful of colors. We also wanted something a bit contemporary. This rug is perfect and the colors are exactly as shown. Some reviewers said they had problems with the rug curling. We also purchased a pad. We rolled the rug out, turned some chairs upside down in the middle of it and put heavy books around the edge of the rug. We left it alone for 2 days. When we removed everything, the rug lay flat and has remained that way. We have had guests for dinner and received great compliments on the rug.