This rug is great!  The colors are brighter than I expected, but I'm glad because once get a few feet away, the colors blend in and get a little less vibrant.  So, it's perfect!  I have this on top of carpet and am using the coffee table and piano bench to flatten out the bumps that it has from being rolled up for shipping.  It's a beautiful accent to my living room and changes the whole atmosphere in there.  Love it!