I really love this larger sized rod.....it looks richer. It does scratch easily so if you plan to always move the curtains open and closed...and the curtains have grommets - these are not for you. My curtains will stay to the sides so it works for me. They feel very substantial and looks really nice. I'm using them in my LR and DR.....so far I only put up the DR curtains. The dark rod looks great against my lighter curtains and walls! Don't mind my paper shade, just moved in and still have to get shades!