These curtains were perfect! They look really high end. There's a bit of a shine (may not be the best word to describe it) to the curtains which gives them a really nice pop or flare. They almost look like silk. I purchased the deep teal color and the color is beautiful. The backside of the curtains has a black fabric sewn in to provide the blackout feature. It works! The curtains definitely minimize the sun coming in to the room, when they are drawn.