This comforter set is beautiful and very high quality for the price. The picture is pretty accurate, but perhaps the color red in the picture is a bit brighter than the actual color, which is more of a paprika (which I actually prefer). Some people have complained about the scratchiness of the fabric. It isn't terribly soft so I can see that, although I am not bothered by it at all. That can happen with 100% cotton and I would much rather have 100% cotton and deal with a couple of months of minor scratchiness (it softens up after use/washing) than buy a cotton/poly blend. My only complaint about the comforter (and it's a very minor one) is that the underside is just the solid red color. I usually prefer some sort of design or another color on the other side, so that when I fold down the comforter there's an interesting contrast. However, I realize that's minor and probably wouldn't bother most people. It also would have been nice if this set had matching accent accessories, because I had trouble deciding on accent colors (was debating between brown or gold). I went with the gold and bought two accent pillows and curtains and my room has come together so nicely. Overall, I'm very satisfied and would highly recommend this set.