This lamp could be easily improved - first of all, it is just on or off - doesn't work with light bulbs that  have different levels of brightness, which is disappointing in a living room where sometimes you'd like ambiance, sometimes you'd like to read.  For this price, it should certainly have that basic function.  Also, the cord is very light coloured (the lamp is dark).  I'd have bought a second one, but I'll have to look for something else that better suits my needs.