Where do I begin... I have this lamp in my entry way/living room. I love the light on top & bottom. The settings give me a different ambiance for whatever mood I'm in. And, i really like that it gives off enough light to brighten my whole living room. I love the glass shelves. I have a place for small photo frames and my keys. I was skeptical of the durability at 1st, because the parts seem so flimsy when I took them out of the box. But, I was pleasantly surprised. Once everything was in place, it's a very sturdy, beautiful lamp.