I really love the color and texture of these curtains! They do block out a lot of light, which is so nice. I keep my bedroom pretty dark, as 2nd and 3rd shift change your sleep schedule. Furthermore, my bedroom in my new home can get VERY hot in the middle of the day. It  used to feel like there was no ac in my room, I was close to calling an HVAC company to look at it. But with the blackout curtains it stays between 5-10 degrees cooler.