I purchased this rug for the dining room of my Florida home.  I was a little hesitant because it is very colorful, but it look perfect in my pale grey room with the grey-wash table and chairs.  Although the image accurately depicts the actual rug, it really does not look too bold or garish in the room.  It will be fun to use some of the colors in the rug for accent pieces in the room to pull it all together. Protectively wrapped for shipping but lays flat immediately.  Excellent value!