Just received this beautiful rug. It is very soft even though it is not thick. The colours look just like the pictures online. The beige swirls are raised a little which adds a soft texture. I placed it in our living room. Definitely use in a low traffic area as I can see the white getting dirty. It's the first rug that I've purchased from Wayfair and like others was leery about buying a rug without seeing and touching it first. The price was right so I took the plunge. Glad I did. It took a few days for the creases to flatten. Very happy with purchase so far.