Yeah that's one of my little annoyances about my apartment. The entryway door opens up into the living room, and the light-switch just inside the door is actually connected to...an outlet. So I had to put a lamp right inside the doorway plugged into that outlet in order to get any light when I walk in. Can't tell you how many times I've almost knocked that lamp over when I come in carrying a ton of groceries. There are no light fixtures in the living room portion, just the ones in the dining area and kitchen that also somewhat reach the living room.