This rug is absolutely beautiful! The shades of white and blue  are exquisite, and the plushness under foot is sublime.  The description does not do the rug justice. The gray tones on the outer edge subdue the lighter shades, but do not overpower the overall serene color scheme.  Lovely rug - looks way more expensive than it actually is.  As far cleaning, does not stick on stain s, and takes to spot cleaning really well.  Good to know if you have dogs, cats, or children.  I have three different sizes of this rug, and they are all lovely.