Perfect! I am very picky with lighting...a lot of lampshades cast weird coloring or shadows that bother me. Not this one. The light is warm and unobtrusive, ideal for our living room. I added a dimmer so we can adjust throughout the day, works perfectly. The style of the lamp  is just what I was looking for....delicate, classic design. The shade is narrow and to me is a bit more elegant than some of the larger ones, especially combined with the  little chain dangling down. It's very pretty. I just ordered a 2nd matching one. :-)