I live in a one-bedroom condo and was looking for a lighting solution over my dining table. I rent so I wasn't able to install a pendant light, and this was the perfect solution. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the arc light design but I'm happy to say I really like it. The drum light shade looks modern and matches an existing floor lamp I already have. The amount of light that comes from this lamp is bright enough but not too bright. The base is very sturdy, and assembly was easy enough for me to handle on my own. I'm really happy with this purchase!