I was much happier with this rug than expected. I thought the background was going to be much lighter (whitier) which was a concern to me. It fit perfect in my living room. My picture is prior to me putting the sofa back. It matches our builtin TV console great. It is very soft (softer than other wool rugs I have purchased). It shed slightly during the first vacuum, but not like other rugs I have purchased. Overall I am super happy I went with this rug over another rug that I was waiting on that was out of stock.