I decided to take a chance ordering this black and white rug (9x12) for my room that has very high ceilings and a red wall.  I was worried that the black would make the room appear dark, but the opposite occurred.  My room now looks bigger, and the black/white pattern pulls together the red wall and the white trim.  Additionally, the other colors in the room now pop.  I have very high ceilings and sky lights, which I think helps.  The rug itself is well made.  It is plush and has sufficient thickness to it, more so than the rug I had in the room previously.  It arrived lightning fast (within 1.5 days) and well packaged.  It has taken a little time for the wrinkles to work their way out, but that is par for the course when ordering a rug through the mail.  The pattern is pretty, evenly dispersed black and white, with a slightly washed look to it.  It vacuums up well and hides pet fur, which is a big plus in my house, as we have two dogs.  I would recommend this rug.