I put these curtains in my small dining area.  We just recently bought a midcentury home (in town) but it has farmhouse characteristics, and I wanted to try and match the home's style as much as possible.  These curtains are somewhat heavy which makes them more elegant for a dining space.  For us, the pattern adds some interest to the room but not so bold one just stares at it. I ordered the aqua which is a soft green, and it works well for the "farmhouse theme" which I really like.