Absolutely love this rug! I am very picky about the pile on rugs and this is a tiny bit thinner that I'd normally go for, but it is actually perfect for our living room. The best way I can describe the pile on this is that it is thin/easy to vacuum, but still has a slightly fluffy quality to it. It doesn't look like a flatweave at all and most of our guests have thought it was much thicker. It would pair great with a rug pad if you like to sit on the floor! Overall, this is a beautiful design and I'd say the photos are very accurate. We have a gray couch and dark wood coffee table and have had so much fun pairing other decor with this rug. It gives you a lot of flexibility to change the theme of your room and isn't too bold that it's distracting.