Stunning lamp! Bought the taupe colour it as i thought it looked good online but when it arrived it definitely exceeded expectations. The mosaic effect is beautiful and sparkly; it has added a nice bit of tasteful bling to my bedroom without it being over the top or tacky. The lampshade is not just one tone, it's a nice effect and matches our curtains, it's like a shimmery effect. There is a switch halfway down the lead (which is white) so you do not have to bend all the way down to the plug socket to turn on and off.