I was beginning to feel like Goldilocks when it came to window coverings. I had tried several patterns and materials; shopping, purchasing and returning. When I found these, I hemmed and hawed for a bit, then purchased one set. Within a few days of having them up, I purchased another. I have a large room with two large windows, purchased the 96 length. The pattern is just right, not too overwhelming. They offer a texture the room was missing in pattern, color and material. I purchased these for keeping heat in rather than a full black out. They do darken the space and the windows so Im sure theyd be great in a smaller room for black out.In the pictures they appear lighter/darker in areas, but theyre consistent in color. Thats how they photograph and occasionally appear. Thats a texture I like about them. Almost a velvety look but theyre not that either.