Buying a rug online is a risk I'm glad I took. After hunting for weeks and actually buying and returning several local options, we decided to order this one. Its got a very nice texture, soft in a pliable, resilient way. The pattern and texture create interest and set a nice backdrop but do not steal the show. We collect art and did not want our rug to be the center of attention. This works perfectly.SIZE: We were looking specifically for 6' to 7' wide and no longer than 9'. Difficult to find, but here it is.COLOR: Though advertised as orange and gray, the online image looks closer to orange and white. In person, this rug has quite a bit of color variation which adds interest, again, without being too "busy." I have attached a photo by way of illustration.ODOR: There is a mild chemical odor which we are expecting to dissipate over a few days. While it is not bothersome to us, it might bother those with sensitivities.PETS: One major concern in our area rug hunt was finding something our cat would not tear to shreds. She is entirely disinterested in this rug. Bonus points!