We are glad that we bought this floor lamp. It was quite easy to put together and doesn't require any special handyman skills. The base is quite heavy, so I saw in other reviews that people recommended assembling the lamp in the area where you want to put it. The lampshade is nice, but it would be better if it was one solid piece and not several pieces that Velcro together. It would look nicer too. It gives enough light, but the light goes downwards from the lamp and not out all over the room. In general , it's a nice lamp, so I am willing to overlook some of the things that I don't  like about it. Totally worth the price. If we need  another lamp in the future, I would purchase another one of these.