We bought this for our back stairs, which are very dark. The lamp is just perfect: bright but not glaring, diffused by the pretty "shade." It's also diverse as you can install it up like this photo or down and it looks good either way. Totally simple installation. Just be careful installing as it's delicate, but once it is up, you will really love it. It would also be perfect on either side of a bed in a guest bedroom or as sconces in a dining room.

Pros: Great value, beautiful accent
Cons: None