Great rug.  I would not consider this an outdoor rug especially if exposed to the elements. Looks great in our dining room, very soft.  Purchased a rug mat for underneath which has added some extra cushion and made it feel more luxurious but was great even without it.  Color was a little lighter than expected, but we have gotten used to it and it depends on the lighting.  Some times it looks very gray other times nearly white but I didn't want to go with the darker color and end up with something too dark for the room.   Fantastic price for a 9x12, we wanted something to class up the dining room with out breaking the bank.  All in all very happy with the purchase.