I really feel like the pictures don't do this rug justice. It has a nice palette of blues from light to medium, and covers all hues from aqua, to teal, to traditional blue - making matching/decorating easy and flexible. The style is a good mix of traditional and contemporary, adding to its decor flexibility. The pile is short, but with the non-slip rug pad, it still had a short but plush texture and it feels soft. I'm using it for my guest bedroom, but style-wise it could just as easily go in the living room.