I got this rug in 8x10 for a formal sitting room in the house.  Colors are true to the photograph and really beautiful.  The taupe design part has a bit of sheen to it so it does almost look like brushed nickel.  I ended up getting a rug pad to go under it as the seam between the raised pattern and flat part was hard underfoot without it.  And the wool does shed slightly, but I only notice when I am wearing dark clothes and sitting on the rug playing with the kiddos.  Great quality and value for the price.