This rug is absolutely stunning.  I had no trouble getting it to lay flat, took maybe a day or two.  And the color is just like the photo.  And I have read reviews that say it’s not white, but I disagree.  I have off white and ivory rugs and next to them this rug is definitely white.  And the accent color is true to being a charcoal gray blackish color.  All I know is it was exactly what I was looking for and the color for me is perfect.  A beautiful rug.