This lamp was super easy to put together in just a few minutes.  It really is a unique way to create different lighting moods in your house.   It's mostly used as an accent light but the white bright mode is enough to sit by it and read.   My favorite mode is splitting the colors half way.  The light looks great when it's on.  But it doesn't look as nice when it's off.   Just keep that in mind because it will probably be off more than on!   Also, it comes with a remote but the remote takes some time.  I find myself having to hit the buttons a few times to get a color change or toggle power sometime.  I put in new batteries but still hit and miss.  Luckily it also works with a free app, so I usually just control it that way.