We bought this rug for our renovated dining room.[...] long before we were ready to put it down! It is a little sheddy but it's beautiful - really makes the room pop.  The rust is actually a little redder than rust but that's OK, I am actually glad for that because the upholstery on our DR chairs is burgundy and now I won't have to reupholster them! Very pleased - and love shopping at Wayfair!