I have waited a long time to purchase curtains for our family room. I usually like curtains t Pottery Barn or Ballard, and have those in other parts of the house. I am tired of paying such high prices however, and decided to give these a try. I love the look. The material is not what I expected... it is a bit smoother and more sateen than I thought (was looking for more linen style) But they look great up. Very fresh and clean. My husband thought they were too white against our walls which are BM Edgecomb Grey... and true, perhaps an off-white would have been better, but I like these! Thank you!