I'm so glad I purchased these blinds! If you are wondering, these are not private, light blocking blinds. You would see shadows of people when they are drawn but the plus side is they let light through while offering some privacy. They still block an outpouring of light without blacking out a room. They warm up a room nicely, they are great quality considering the price, and I had no issues with the 4 blinds I purchased. I would recommend this product.