We wanted to replace old outdoor lighting with two lanterns, softly illuminating a walkway and entry. The Darby Home Co Lighting Jamestowne lanterns enhance the exterior of our home both day and night. We installed LED bulbs to save energy. The lanterns have been up for well over a year and still look new and attractive. A small word of advice: this lantern has some small parts, and a few came loose in transit. All were in the box and nothing was harmed, but I was glad that we kept all the packaging until the lanterns were fully assembled.Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.