I hate cluttered nightstands and since ours are on the smaller side, I opted for these wall sconces instead. They work great in highlighting the nailhead trim on our upholstered bed, and provide good lighting for the room. One of the things I like best is that the on/off switch isn't readily apparent - it's the bottom of the post holding the light and lampshade and it's a simple turn on or off, with no ugly switch showing. We chose not to hardwire these and the included cord covers were great for keeping the cord in place and hiding it. The lampshade is a lovely true white, and it stays true to white if you use a cool toned LED bulb. We're so pleased with these, we'll probably be ordering another set for the guest room.