I hesitated to order a rug on line because I like to see and touch before I make a purchase. I am so very pleased with this area rug. The pattern is just muted enough to not be distracting but enough to not be boring. The color looks amazing in my living room and dining room which have grey/beige walls and mostly white furniture with some dark woods. The quality is excellent and it arrived within a week at a remarkable price. I'm so happy with it that today I ordered another rug for my foyer.