I'm picky about rugs. I'm usually a natural fiber snob, but my budget wouldn't allow for it this time. I bought 3 rugs in this Safavieh California Cozy Ivory Shag line last weekend: the 8.5' square, the 4' round, and the 2'x7' runner.
The reviews on this rug were excellent, and the price was right, so I figured I'd roll the dice.
I was worried about four things before the rug arrived:
Would it be full enough?
Would it shed?
Would it have an odor?
and, Because it's a synthetic rug with LOTS of surface area on the individual shag fibers, would it be a static nightmare?
I can happily say all of my worries are resolved. When I first laid the rugs out, I was still a little worried about the fullness factor because they were so compressed from shipping. They looked a little . . . sad. But within a day of just laying on the floor without me doing anything at all, they have fluffed out completely, I am blown away by how full and luxurious they look and feel. My kids and my dog have all napped on them.
No shedding. Like, at all.
Smelled a little like a carpet store for the first day only. I haven't detected any odor since then.
And, ZERO static from walking and playing on it.
The ivory color is lovely. I set the 4' round under a chair, diagonally across the room from 2 genuine sheepskin stools, to balance and coordinate, and the effect is even better than I had hoped. The other 2 rugs are in a separate room with lots of pure white, cream, and oatmeal monochromatic hues, and I can't stop giddily looking into the room to admire it.
I've been disappointed with Great Offer Stock rugs in the past, but I'm so glad I didn't give up. Well done !!!!