The carpet is semi plush.  it is bright blue with yellow gold.  it does have a shimmer.  it looks more lighter gold in the photo but it is more of an orangey gold which works in the room with the paintings, but  would look really great with a blue velvet couch.  for the price it works.  would I pay more for it, not.  not work 1k but worth the price paid.  will post pictures when the room is finished.