I just received my area rug last evening.  This rug does not look anything like it does in the photo.   This area rug is actually very black and white and grey, made from contemporary looking fibers, with a sheen to it.  I was expecting something very different.  That being said, the rug IS extremely silky soft on the feet and will hide spills or stains or what have you very well due to its composition.  I don't hate this area rug, but it wasn't what I was expecting or what I thought I was choosing for my room.  

Pros: Very soft and silky under foot.  Will hide stains and dirt well.
Cons: Photo was misleading.  Doesn't look anything like the photo.  May surprise some people...in a bad way.