This is a beautiful rug, and so very soft. What a great purchase for the money. Unfortunately, I felt it was a bit darker and a lot more gray than I anticipated, so I'm sending it back. Plus, the blue that runs in the block around the outer edging of the rug made it seem pretty busy. We have a statement picture in our living room, and this rug competed with it. I need something more neutral that brings your eyes up to the painting, not down to the rug. That's something to keep in mind if you have a statement piece, too. At least the quality of this rug was great!