This rug is beautiful.  Yes, it is on the thinner side, but it is somehow still luxurious at the same time.  Soft.  The colors are black, very dark red, taupes and creams as well as a gray/green.  Very neutral and can blend well with most decors.  It laid out nicely after a day or two.  I have a modern decor with lots of black and hardwood floors and this blends in perfectly.  Giving it just a nice touch to soften the modernity of the room.  Yes, it is distressed and I love that about this.  If you are on the fence, I recommend to go for it.  I did and was not disappointed in the slightest.