This light is very bright,but you can also press a switch to dim it as well. I think it's perfect for a small to medium sized room.. If you have a larger room,I recommend 2 lamps. I was very pleased with the whole modern look of this lamp. It is really become the focal point in my room. I will probably purchase multiple others for other rooms in my home. Although I must say, I thought it was gonna stand taller from the floor.  To make it taller I just placed on a console table instead.  My only complaint is ...there only 2 screws that you screw into the base of the lamp that are extremely small. I found it difficult to figure out how to screw them in at first. Other than that,those screws were the only thing you had to screw in to assemble the lamp. Overall...awesome purchase!