I needed some color in our kitchen to balance our our new stainless appliances with our cream/grey/tan granite and wood floors. I ordered three different valances to preview, and I am surprised that this one works best. It has different shades of green, blue, grey with an off white background. The patchwork pieces are both cool and warm tones. the fabric isn't heavy, it is lined and light filtering. It does seem to be quite a bit longer than my old valance and I will move my curtain rods up. I am very pleased with this valance, it's long enough to only need one for my windows which is a real value.