I love this lamp!!! It is so unique and has so much personality. I place the lotus leaves up as opposed to down to make it look like it is just opening. The picture above is not where I have permanently placed my lamp. I took that pic to show my best friend my purchase. Also, I am in the process of furnishing my living room and dining room. The lamp does not come with any instructions, but it was pretty simple to put together. The lights on this lamp is super bright, which is hlepful since the complex apartments do not have lights in the livingroom and bedrooms.