These blinds arrived in great condition and were simple to install since we were replacing window treatments that were left by the previous owners and had all the screw holes to guide our placement. The installation is a simple bracket system that allows the blinds to click into position. The blind material is an ivory polyester; the photographs are very close to the actual color of the product. Many rooms in our house are pale, neutral yellow with ivory trim so the color of these blinds fit seamlessly with the rooms - so well, that after ordering two sets to replace broken/old blinds we liked them so much that we ordered three more sets to replace blinds that we had no intention of replacing. The light filtering has completely transformed the rooms where we installed these - the soft light quality has really made the rooms glow. The cordless mechanism is convenient and functions well. Having cordless blinds was not a priority or even a consideration but after using them for some time they are really nice.