I wanted something very neutral and relaxed, not formal at all, for my master bedroom that is decorated in a casual farmhouse style. These are perfect. I originally bought some burlap curtains elsewhere, but they were too stiff and uneven to use. These give that casual look, not quite like burlap, but not too far off the look either, and yet are soft and pliable. They're a bit sheer, but not too much so. They let light in, but aren't like a pair of sheers. They're not blackout curtains either, by any means.