This rug was as beautiful in my son's room as it is in the picture. I liked the variation in color--so if you look sideways at the rug, there are small flecks of lighter and darker turquoise and even a little bit of cold--that run in linear patterns. It's very comfortable for him to sit and play on, and it is warm and cozy to step onto when he gets out of bed on cold days. Very little shedding and durable so far, after a year still looks great.