nuLOOM Elfriede Jute Blend Natural 2' 6" x 8' Farmhouse Runner Rug

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received on time. Rug arrived folded but the creases were minimal and quickly disappeared. Is a little warmer, more golden-colored than expected and has more brown texture when you look closely but I really like it. Has a nice texture and is softer than some jute rugs I'd seen but isn't really a rug I'd want little ones crawling around on because of the natural fiber texture. But it's perfect for my living room. No musty or heavy smells.

I was a little hesitant after reading some reviews, but this rug is great! The subtle grey/brown weave works with both cool and warm decor, and it seems like it'll hold up great to traffic. There is a “straw-like” smell like with any jute rug but it disappears quickly. I would highly recommend purchasing the premium rug pad for underneath (note you'll have to trim this to fit the slightly smaller than 8x10 dimensions of the rug). It also really helped to use a dough roller on the rug slowly from middle to edges to allow the bubbles to relax and the rug to look flat. We purchased grey rug :)