Just got this 2 days ago and have been standing it upright to air out the smell.  I have also wiped it down w a little bit of lysol and also water.  Design-wise, thr colors are not bright and glaring. Its muted and the yellow is more a mustard color.  The Material is shag but not plush, tight and soft. A little on the thin side, but when I walked on it, it still feels good. For the price, I think its pretty good and Id say Im very satisfied with it. I am thinking of buying the runner for this design too.