If you are looking for a sheer curtain that has some style, this is the curtain for you. The linen texture is fabulous and almost has a midcentury modern look to it. The fabric of voile curtains is soft and very nice quality. These sheer voile curtains are not the silky/shiny "sheers" but instead have a natural/woven texture and appearance. During the day they still let the sun through but it casts a lovely hue in the room compared to the blinds. they are light-filtering, not light-blocking. Helps to block the glare from the late-afternoon sun. You can still see out of them when they are closed but still gives you a certain amount of privacy. The sheerness of these curtains filters the light perfectly and blocks enough of the direct view into your living room from the street at night. Sheer curtains are very easy to install and make them a great addition to any room as you can create a designer look with little effort.