Great quality, weighted hems, fine stitching, and the back tabs give the curtains a professional look.  I purchased the beige, and it is a very light (cool) beige/stone with less cream (warm) color.  These are blackout, however, direct sunlight does show through.  My window faces east, and I have bamboo shades behind these curtains.  When drawn closed, rays of light show through the shades and the curtains. I don't mind, but a day-sleeper or nursery may want to add a lining - the back tabs are sewn so that you can easily attach a lining to the curtain tape using standard curtain hooks.  Panels were packaged very well and shipment arrived quickly.