We just moved &amp; didn't want the neighbors seeing all our business! It's been a while since I shopped for curtains &amp; I forgot what a pain it was. Height, width, weight, sheerness, rod vs grommet vs pinch pleat. Once you figure all that out it's time to look at colors. We really wanted grommet, but this is a sliding glass door &amp; the size we needed only came in a rod pocket. That was easily fixed with those little pinch hanger rings. Our living room is in all different colors &amp; we just love these curtains! The design is bright &amp; vivid on a white background. It's a slick-feeling material that isn't at all sheer, but lets some light come in. Standing on the porch with the curtains closed I can't see into the room, which is what we wanted. The white background keeps the room nice &amp; bright. We're very happy with our new curtains!