My apartment living room has a large window but in the evening my pole lamp did not give enough light for the size of the room. I considered purchasing another pole lamp but did not really like the idea. I use this lamp often with the top light pointed at the ceiling because it gives a soft light, and if my grandson is reading in the chair by that table we turn on the lower light. It really is just what I needed, and the price was a real bargain. Hope to use it for years to come.