Thank you for your review and we are sorry to hear we did not meet your expectations this time. Room Darkening curtains such are intended to significantly darken the room while still letting in some outside light. Because Room Darkening curtains tend to be lighter in weight, the amount of light blocked will vary depending upon the fabric color. Light Filtering curtains, or sheer curtains, are ideal for letting in the maximum amount of light into the room. For your specific needs we highly recommend a Sun Zero Blackout Curtain Panel and sincerely hope you will give us another shot.