Im actually pretty obsessed with these curtains! Im an interior designer, and I used these in a clients living dining room recently! She didnt want to block any natural light from coming through and didnt want to block any views, but we still wanted to addbsome softness to the space! These are so soft and so pretty in person!!! They diffuse the light softly if she ever wants to close them. They look so luxurious! Highly recommend!