This is the first LED light we added to our home and we love it. 3,000 is warm but not yellow. The modern fixture is fantastic. It is one solid piece, meaning the "open-ness" of the "knot" is not adjustable. However, it can appear to be more "open" or "closed" based on your eye level. We have this over our dining room table without a dimmer. It is bright enough for playing board games but not blinding either. Highly recommend.