LOVE this lamp. We have a dark great room and have been trying to come up with a light solution for a year. We came across this lamp and it fits our needs perfectly. I put in bright white bulbs for extra brightness but if you wanted to soften the look you can add a soft white for a more yellow glow.   3 settings so you can adjust the amount of lighting you want by using 2, 3 or all 5 bulbs.  We are contemplating buying another for the opposite side of the room.