I needed a rug that included shades of blue but also brought a degree of “light and bright” to the room. This rug delivers exactly the look that I was searching for. Deducted one star because it continues to shed months after purchase — this one completely fills my vacuum with fuzz every time I take a quick pass through the room. Shedding is not a problem while walking on the rug, though, so I have yet to determine if this is an issue or not.