The lamp is a real eye-catcher with us in the apartment. I've hung with us in the hallway, so that they equal each sees when he comes in. By matt cream (definitely they are not pure white) items it emits a very warm light. Those who prefer something more exciting can also use a color change lamp, also looks very interesting. A tiny drawback is the enclosed instructions which at first glance to be indistinct building describes my opinion. However, there is a great video on "You tube" in which the structure is well shown and explained (in English). In less than 10 minutes I was finished with the piece together and then gave the instructions supplied with a sense). Overall, I can only recommend the lamp also because you get when you mentioned that one she herself together puzzling admiring glances.