So this rug was brighter in person than it looked in the picture (and didn't have quite the same "faded" effect), but it is a beautiful color and while it took us a bit of getting used to after our "boring" rug, now we love it! It adds just the look we were going for and seems to be pretty good quality. The only thing I would change: I wish it was a bit softer. VERY happy with this purchase overall though!