I purchased these in gold; exquisite! I didn't want to purchase panels or curtains for my dining area since that would steal from the brightness of the room and darken it. These valances are the only window treatment I used along with my traditional blinds. I think you should decorate based on what you like and feel regardless of the current fads. These look lux and expensive! I told my daughters I have never felt material like this. The gold picked up the cream and dark gold of my dining area which flows into my living room  where there are touches of gold in my accent chair. The color is true to what wayfair showed online. Great choice, great quality.