Very ambient light, a nice idea. You cannot have the light face you, lest you get blinded. But it’s good for a darker area to bring in light. Many choices of light brightness, as well as warmth and coolness. Remote works well and assembly was maybe a minute. I got the gold and it’s the color of 24k, so yellower, not as much champagne color. Lightweight with a sturdy heavier base.  I purchased 2, gave only used 1 so far, but did get the warranty just in case.  Would recommend.