This rug is great! It is soft and thick. The geometric design can tie together so many styles. The ivory color is as expected but the "gray" is definitely black. This contrasting black and ivory pattern is just the subtle boldness my room needed. I have received so many compliments on it. My only hang up is how much it is shedding. We have had it for just a few weeks and I hope it will let up in time but there are little pieces of wool all over my apartment/clothes. What you get in style you sacrifice in frequent vacuuming and clothing rollers.