These are pretty cool-looking fans! They are a bit bulkier than I hoped. The darker wood blade option is quite a bit darker than I was hoping for as well. You almost can't distinguish the color between the metal decorative bar that goes down the blades from the actual blades! My biggest problem, however, is with the light kit. It is so very dark, and simply does not provide enough light. In the promo photos, it looks crisp and white, but in reality, it is very yellow and dim! It is simply not near enough light unless you have other primary light sources very close by.