We love our rug!!! Pictures really don't do it justice. We needed something to warm up our living room and this was just PERFECT! It is very soft, beautiful, and elegant, but also has the laid back feeling that I was hoping for. I wanted something that would allow me to easily change up the pillows on our couch whenever I wanted, so I went for more neutral colors. The rug is a bit lighter than pictured, but I expected this based on the other reviews and still love the look of it. The first day we had it the edges were curling up on one end, but after putting some heavy books on it it is laying perfectly flat now. Still, I'm in LOVE and so happy with our purchase! Great value for the price!