I think I need to order another set to fully cover the window in my dining room but these are great! They have a little bit of a "crinkle" effect so they don't just lay straight and look like tulle was just thrown over the curtain rod. I have these behind some more colorful solid ones and we close these at night to give us more privacy. During the day they easily fit behind the "statement" curtains and you don't even know they're there. They are definitely light filtering and from outside at night you can see silhouettes but we have nice neighbors so I'm not worried about it :). I'd recommend if you're looking for something light but to still cover the window.