SafaviehVenice Shag Collection Area Rug - 5' x 7', Silver, Handmade Glam, 3-inch Thick Ideal for High Traffic Areas in Living Room, Bedroom (SG256S)

Safavieh has a family of rugs that this Venice rug seems to belong to. The other 2 are the Paris rug and the luxe rug. I've attached a photo comparison of all 3 as I think that shows the differences even better than words!This Venice rug is made of shiny, thin fibers mixed in with thicker fibers that look like yarn to me. The Paris rug is ONLY made of the shiny fibers, no yarns mixed in. This makes it much thinner and more slippery. The Venice rug has a lot of body and feels much more substantial and cushy underfoot.I've been using the Venice rug for about 2 years now and the yarns do get a bit matted down but all the shiny fibers in it do not mat and help keep the rug from looking worn.I'm able to vaccuum it with my shark vacuum set to hard floors without a problem. And my cats have made several "messes" on it and it cleaned up great and looked good as new afterwards. I used my regular Resolve carpet cleaner on it.It is very similar to the luxe rug and it's hard to tell them apart unless they're right next to each other. But the luxe rug is made of the shiny fibers and yarns about 5x the thickness of the yarns in the Venice. It is SO THICK. If you have doors nearby you definitely need to stick with the Venice because they will not open over the luxe.I've had no problems with shedding or odor or anything from any of the 3 rugs. The Venice and the luxe are both amazing rugs in my opinion and 2 years later I'm very pleased with them both still. The price of this rug is so good for how nice it looks and feels. Would absolutely recommend it. Hope this helps you in your quest to find the perfect plush rug!

I love this rug!! I have had it for 2 weeks and it's everything that i was looking for in a gray shag rug! It arrived 4 days afrer purchasing it. It rolled out flat up until the last about 5 inches but it was flat after a few days. The rug is plush and soft to your feet but feels like carpet to the touch. I have the 5x8 rug and it looks great in my living room. The color is a combination of silver/gray and dark gray once the fibers are up from being rolled flat. I recommend this to anyone looking for a long lasting good quality rug!EDIT I HAVE NOW HAD THIS RUG FOR 4 MONTHS AND IT HAS MATTED IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. IT IS STILL FLUFFY AND NICE TO LOOK AT AS A WHOLE BUT AT A CLOSER LOOK THE SHAG STANDS HAVE STIFFENED AND MATTED TOEGTHER. I DON'T BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE THIS WAY AFTER SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME SO I AM NOW GIVING THIS 4 STARS OPPOSED TO 5..

I usually don’t write reviews but since reading reviews before my purchase of my ideal rug helped tremendously with my decision, I decided it is only right. First, let me tell you, the pictures definitely doesn’t do justice. This rug is sophisticated, chic, comfy, silky , modern and lastly but certainly not least of excellent quality. The delivery time was awesome, only two days with Amazon Prime and free so you can’t beat that! No weird smell besides the smell of something new and the color of champagne is so gorgeous!! I will definitely be purchasing another in a different color for my bedroom soon from Safavieh. Maybe white since I can protect it from my kids! Lastly the texture of this rug is super silky but it has texture due to the shag mixture in between the much finer threads making this rug feel thick and plush as well as silky soft under your feet. I have to admit, at first I was disappointed since this rug was marked down the very next day of my purchase and Amazon would not price match the price difference But after my rug was delivered and I unrolled this beauty, all I can say is it was Worth it...

I was a little skeptical at the relatively reasonable price, but the quantity of 4 and 5 star reviews convinced me - this is a beautiful rug, and it's super soft!Possibly TOO soft - I have hardwood, and my dog used to NEVER rest on the floor - she would always be on the couch or in the bedroom. Now she won't get off the new rug because she thinks it's so comfy!

Ahhmazing!!! After purchasing and returning 3 other rugs, from Safavieh... I found the perfect one! KEEP READINGThe first rug I tired was the safavieh california shag= PRO: plush & soft to walk on, didn’t need a rug pad, great for kids, and the color was a blend of shades which gave visual dimension/CON: was not fancy/stylish, made my decor look less “glam”.The second rug was safavieh paris shag = PRO: fine stands for a slight shiny look that adds glamor/CON: not as plush & would need rug pad, looks like it would flatten or matte easily, slippery to walk on, not ideal for kids.The third rug and my FAVORITE was this safavieh venice shag! PRO: perfect combination of the 2 rugs above, plush to step on, no need for rug pad (unless you want more cushion), the thin shiny stands are longer than the thicker shag so visually it looks glamorous & slightly shiny but the shorter stands give it fluff & comfort. SMELL: initially there is a slight new rug chemical smell when you unroll but it was gone in about 2 days (not overpowering at all). COLOR: I got the Silver and it’s gorgeous. The stands go different directions so some areas look light silver and others medium grey but the perfect combo of you have decorated with gray/white/black/gold.If like me you having a Goldilocks & the 3 Rugs dilemma, choose the VENICE darling!!!

I purchased the 5'X7' champagne colored rug. The actual area rug looks and feels amazing. The pile is plush and soft, and the color matched the description. The issue with it is that it "sheds" more than my dog !! I find myself vacuuming more often due to massive amounts of the area rug fibers/strings all over the house. The amount of the rug "shedding" is not just a couple of strings here and there...it's everywhere.

The chemical smell is outrageous. I ran my hands through the rug when I unrolled it and my hands became instantly dry and smelled like formaldehyde. I am trying to contact someone directly to find out if I have a counterfeit product. I don't feel comfortable with my skin coming in contact with this product at all. Will change my review if I find out any additional information.