I am quite happy with this beige curtain. I included a picture of the curtain closed but want to add that this was about 100 p.m. in the afternoon on the south side of our home. I also had the other curtain up but open on the other window in this room. So I think this will be very adequate as a blackout curtain. I was impressed with the lace overlay and how sturdy it seems to be. The beige curtain material is so soft to touch. I literally pulled these from the package and hung them and grabbed pictures. I was impressed that they dont look creased or wrinkled. The curtain was true to the length I ordered at 84. I am not a fan of curtain hems lying against the floor or overly full curtain rods so opted for one panel per window. The window casing width is 35. I have the rod at 45 and like the look. Excuse our missing baseboard thats on my mile long list of things to do