This is a really nice rug.  I purchased in the 3.5 x 5.5 size for my foyer, to see how the colors would look.  The rug has more brown in it than the picture on my monitor, and the branches and leaves are not gold, but a tan color.  The reds are very dark and muted...blends in well with my oak flooring.  I think it looks nice in my foyer, and with the pad I purchased, it is quite soft and comfortable to walk on; but I don't think I will get the larger size for my living room.  It is a little too dark for my liking in there.