Blinds arrived in very protected packaging, impressive. The headers are metal with metal working parts, expect they will last a very long time. Same for the brackets, definitely not skimpy. Almost returnedd them because for some reason I ordered pearl white instead of snow white. But once installed next to the bright white window casings, the difference in white tone did not really cause a problem to the eye. Notable about these blinds, they have really nice valances including side pieces that will hide the raw edge of the metal header as seen from the side, kind of like a cornice box for drapes. Critical if you have to mount them on the outside of the window frame. Mine are mounted inside the window frame but about one inch of the header sticks out, so husband was able to trim the length of the side pieces of the valance to fit and mount them on the sides. When the blinds are used without curtains, as in summer, the valance looks complete and tailored, no raw metal edges on each side of the blind. Beautiful! One note about safety, the cords for these are separated, no continuous loop, so reduces the chance of kids getting tangled in them. Well thought out and very well priced. Completely happy.