Great rug, looks just like all the photos. When I first unrolled the rug it didn't look as plush as I would have liked, but after it got "fluffed up" it looks just like I hoped! Did take a couple days to lay completely flat as well, it was a little puckered at first. There was a smell but that was gone after a few days also. I noticed very minimal shedding, nothing to worry about (but I do have a cat so I'm used to a bit of hair on the ground - maybe others aren't??). Seriously looks so amazing for so cheap.