I am not a fan of window treatments in general since they hide the pretty trim, but we needed to darken the room to help my husband sleep after night shifts. These do dim the light and create a peaceful ambiance for sleeping. My favorite part is the gorgeous textured flowers that give these curtains a feminine but classic look, which is so difficult to find in lined, washable curtains.  For those wondering, the white curtains are a bright white, and they wash just fine. Added some cute magnetic holdbacks to finish the look.