I purchased two of these fixtures to go above my small kitchen island. We are remodeling our 90s style kitchen to reflect our modern style, and these are just perfect! I wanted fixtures that wouldn't interrupt the line of sight through the kitchen, and also wouldn't direct the light down, but rather all around. These are perfect! Of course I chose these because they resemble the high end designer fixtures I found online, and they are amazing for the price. Great size, not too small or large. Perfect for above an island as a set of two or three, or even above a sink. The cord is a fabric wrapped cord, not metal, but I still like it a lot. Great bargain!