Haven't put in lake house guest room yet but this is a really lovely and elegant set. The colors are very tranquil but not so neutral/calming that it's a snoozer! My only wish is that it came in good old cotton! (The bed skirt seems a little bit too lightweight to hang nice and heavily as a skirt BUT, we shall see this week!)The polyester has a bit of a sheen and looks like raw silk which would be gorgeous in a room at home. Not so sure how well it will hold up at the lake with lots of company but at this screaming deal price, it's worth a try!'