This fan is beautiful! I've never said that about a ceiling fan before...but it definitely applies in this case! I was looking for something that would coordinate well with the clean, classic-with-a-contemporary-twist vibe I have going in our bedroom, and it fits the bill perfectly. It looks very chic and high-end -- light years better than the eyesore it replaced! I didn't install it myself so I can't speak to that, but it runs very quietly and does a great job cooling the room. I feel so fortunate to have found this, because it's fairly difficult to find items in the polished nickel finish I have on the metal items in my home, and coordinates perfectly with my other items. Absolutely thrilled with this purchase!