This rug looks beautiful in my apartment! The color has a faded yellow look to it but I like that its not too bright and looks subtle as you can see in the pic below. The rug is velvety and great quality. My floor is white so I wanted something which would still reflect light in my living area. The packaging was great - there was a slight "chemical" sort of odor from the rug when I opened it; but you can get rid of it easily by using fabric sprays (i used Meyers brand) and allowing ventilation in that area.