Love this fan its sleek fits right in with my glamour themed sunroom. I was unaware the blades were optional to use a honey-toned side or the grey. As you can see we opted for the grey-brown side our wood floors are dark brown-grey all the furniture in the room is linen with hints of gold and silver accents. The fan is quiet gives off great air the light is bright has a dimmer we use the remote for one-touch operation I love it very pleased with the purchase. We did use the 12” extension we have 11’ ceilings.