rug doesn't look like photo in that design is 'printed' on rug with a lot of black to create the muted pattern. Rug is low pile which is what I wanted for my pantry area but despite being from a high quality manufacturer, doesn't look high endPros: Inexpensive and highly durableCons: design is printed on rather than woven; doesn't look like it does in the photo unless you are far, far away