I was looking for a soft light in our bedroom in the evenings so we could move around and not be in the dark. These lights were perfect - they are like a very elegant night light with a soft glow that illuminates the room but isn't too bright. We have them in a large pot/vase in the corner of our bedroom and they are lovely both during the day and at night. They run off electricity and not batteries which is great. We have them on a timer so they come of for a few hours each night. Love them!