This is a cheery yet elegant rug. My husband and I were impressed with the color scheme of blues, grays and black and the symmetry of the design makes this a very balanced rug. We loved it so much we considered putting it in the living room instead of the guest bedroom but we needed to go a bit larger. The material is not the softest but hey, I didnt order a Persian rug. I did however order a rug pad that makes it seem more luxurious.