I have spent months looking for the perfect rug, I even bought a different one, but then decided it was “blah”. I finally decided on this rug in the 7x10 and it is so lovely! Perfect softness, thickness, and beautiful colors! I went for a darker rug to hide spills or dirt, and I’m so glad I did. I was afraid it would make my apartment look too dark, but that’s not the case. It makes my living space look cohesive and homey. I did not notice a chemical smell and it laid down flat pretty much right away. I have it over carpet, so I can’t tell you how well it stays put on hardwood. I would say the colors are a soft black with a dark charcoal interspersed, and I would say the lines are a softer white. 
I’m so happy with my purchase, sometimes  
I can’t wait to get home just so I can look at my rug