The curtains look great in my daughter's room.  Although they aren't blackout curtains, they are thick enough to keep it plenty dark. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because they don't hang straight down, they are so thick they flare out a little. Although I ironed and steamed them, I still had to tack them on the bottom to straighten them out.  That said, I would definitely recommend these. My daughter loves them in her beach themed room!