I really like this floor lamp - so much that I got my mom to buy one too! You really can't store very much on the shelves but they're good for those little decorative things like candles, or plants. It gives off a nice gentle light while still illuminating our room well. It wasn't too tough to build but I did need to have my husband help me with the last step as adding on the shade is tough when you're short. Overall I am super happy with it! Would have been nice if it could store more, but being forced to limit the items on the shelves is probably best for clutter reasons.