I didn't think a lampshade would make this big a difference in my room. I got this as a replacement for a lampshade that was a little bit too small and the wrong shape for a baroque style candlestick lamp. I had gotten used to the weird lighting angles and visible light bulb. This lampshade is very nice looking, compliments the shape of the lamp and creates a beautiful, diffused light in the room. The room is more evenly lighted now. Super happy with this lampshade