Perfect blend of modern meets traditional. Beautiful and quality crafted curtains. Designer, high-end look at an affordable price. I hung mine high to create a more elegant look and draw the eye up. Though already lined, I am going to add blackout lining on the back with drapery hooks as they do not block enough light for me at night. During the day, if closed, they appear much more creamy yellow than the fabric really is. Blackout lining will fix that. Overall, I am VERY HAPPY with the construction and appearance of these curtains. (I used to own a sewing boutique and always make my own curtains, so I am quite persnickety.) At this price, the number of curtains and long length I needed, it was so worth buying them already made. I love them. - (Btw, yes, my striped rug is too small. Just moved in and it’s all a work in progress. ;)