Bought this with no reviews and was nervous, but it really worked out great! I needed a huge rug (10'x14') that had a long shag to go over hardwood. I did get 1/4" rug pad, and I think it helps, but it is super soft, no weird smell, lays flat, came fast, and I think looks just beautiful in our room. It's more of an ivory than white and there are light grays and dark grays and a tiny hint of beige. Looks and feels expensive - really warms up the room. Rugs I shopped for this size in big box stores were in the $7-800s, so this was a good deal! I do reccommend this rug :)