This isn’t the rug I initially wanted! I felt the pattern was far too busy and dark but the rug I did want wasn’t available in the size I wanted(9’x12’) so “I settled” for this and OMG!!! Let me tell you was I wrong!!! The rug is not busy at all! In fact seeing it in person it is not dark at all and nowhere as busy as I thought!! I actually fell in love with the pattern as soon as the rug was on the floor!!!! It does have a very low pile on it and that is perfect for me so my dogs nails dont get caught up in the fibers! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new rug and couldn’t be happier!!!