I like the colors; navy, and gold. I like the design. We're in Hawaii, so the pineapple is appropriate. The lampshade is metallic gold on the inside and doesn't allow the light to pass through, but it makes it super reflective above and below - a nice warm glow. You need to put this lamp on a dresser because if it's on a nightstand, it's too low and the shiny, reflective gold inside of the lampshade will blind you!