I had tried multiple different curtain options in our bedroom and could not find ones that I was completely satisfied with until I found these! They are absolutely perfect and exactly what I had it mind. Our room is a very neutral gray and this go so well with the decor I had already selected. The stripes add just a little bit of depth to the room and breaks up all the solid. We got the ones with the neutral stripe in them and though it still leans more gray, it works in our room. They definitely let light come through, which is what we wanted, but you can't see through them. The fabric is great and adds depth itself. Also, I think that all curtains should be delivered the way these were - hanging, lying flat in plastic packaging. I literally took them off the hanger and hung them on the curtain rod - no iron or steaming necessary! Love these!