Was very excited to get this purchase as it was the first time that I went out of my comfort zone and choose something with a pattern. When they arrived, I was very please with the design and the feel of the curtains. Unfortunately, after getting them up they did not darken the room the way I imagine ”blackout” curtains should darken the room. This is why you see my old curtains up with the new ones. Luckily the match and could use them both.