I love the way this floor lamp looks in our living room next to our couch. It is a great reading lamp - very bright and able to adjust angles. As others have said, the floor on/off switch is annoying. I would have preferred a switch closer to the top and easier to reach when on the couch with a book in your lap. Overall, I like the style of this lamp but it may work better as an office / desk lamp. Easy to assemble and is rather sturdy. I also think it looks more expensive than it was!