This rug exceeded my expectations, including the price for a rug this size (8'x10'). The design is classic. As for comments on the color, the blue is not as bright as other reviewers would suggest; it's somewhere between a royal blue and a navy, has a "duller" shade than a royal blue. Still a great color, with a lot of the ivory that looks great!

Pros: Color, price. design - all top notch!
Cons: Thick rug, but not quite as soft as expected