I just received this rug today and I love it ! It has light shading on one angle more than the other but I’m ok with that and I tried to take pics from all angles . It’s darker even the shaded areas than I expected as seen in other rugs , and the lighter areas are very light but it blends enough to see the pattern in the rug from all angles  as pictured . It’s very soft but thin as well and from the other reviews I expected that. I love how it pulls my room together and blends my couch . I was looking for a neutral rug and found what i was looking for , it would be better if the lighter areas were a little darker than cream so it doesn’t get dirty , but we don’t wear shoes in the house so it should be ok . Compared to other rugs , this was a very good buy for the price . I received this rug today and though it was folded for transit , you can see it laid down flat soon  as I worked out the wrinkles . I am very happy with this rug !