I was searching for curtains that would keep others from looking through my husband's office window without blocking the natural light that he depends on for his work. The panels do not reduce outside noise and have no impact on the cost of utilities because they're not thermal backed curtains. The print quality is fine. The design is not blurry. Both panels are the same size so the pattern lines up like it's suppose to. I went with the shorter length so it looks like a picture hanging on the wall because my husband was so resistant to traditional curtains. If you're looking for something that works like a light weight tapestry but has a rod pocket, these are ideal for the price.