The rug is true to colors. The pile is short but not too thin. It's perfect for my dining room and I got a smaller one for an adjoining sitting room. Chairs glide easily and it doesn't bunch up when they are pushed in. The design is just what I expected. They roll out nicely and the creases are minor and come out easily over time. My only complaint and why it didn't get 5 strs is the smell. I did have to leave my windows open for a few days-the off gassing was a disappointment. After the smell went away-no complaints.